Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata capped an impressive display by scoring his third goal of the season as Parma beat Udinese 3-2 in an ill-tempered game in the Italian first division on Sunday.

News photoHidetoshi Nakata of Parma dribbles the ball during the Serie A clash against Udinese. Nakata scored a goal as Parma won 3-2.

Brazilian striker Adriano got the home side off to a flying start when he opened the scoring in the 12th minute but both sides had a man sent off before the break.

Simone Barone doubled the lead in the 52nd minute although David Marcelo Pizarro pulled one back for the visitors four minutes later.