The two teams went into the game level on points with the prize of first place for at least 24 hours on the line.

And the game lived up to its billing as the lead changed hands three times.

Bursaspor opened the scoring through Ozan Ipek in the 19th minute, but Besiktas hit back early in the second half as Mert Nobre levelled before Deivson Bobo's 63rd minute penalty put them ahead.

But with the home fans already looking forward to going top, Ivan Ergic stunned Besiktas with an 86th-minute equaliser before Tomas Zapotocny's dramatic 89th-minute winner.

Bursaspor move on to 35 points, one above both Kayserispor and Fenerbahce, and two above fourth-placed Galatasaray. Besiktas are fifth with 32 points.

Kayserispor face Antalyaspor tomorrow, when Galatasaray are at home to Genclerbirligi.

Fenerbahce play Trabzonspor on Sunday.