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Jonathan David repaid manager Luciano Spalletti's faith in him with a goal and an assist to help Juventus to a 3-0 win over Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday.
It left fourth-place Juventus level on points with Roma after the capital side won 2-0 at relegation-threatened Lecce. Juventus and Roma are three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan, although all three teams above them have played two fewer games.
Ottawa's David came under fire after his penalty was saved in Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Lecce.
However, he retained his place in the starting line-up and played a crucial role in securing the second-half result after an own goal from Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic was the only thing separating the sides at the break.
David set up Fabio Miretti for Juventus' second goal in the 62nd minute, and a minute later the Canadian striker scored himself. The whole team rushed to celebrate the victory with David, including those on the bench and Spalletti.
