WATCH: Mexican game involving club once managed by Diego Maradona halted by pitch-invading dog that steals the ball, runs off with it & can’t be caught!

The fixture in question saw Dorados – the club once managed by Argentine icon Diego Maradona – take in a trip to Alebrijes. The hosts were easing their way to a 4-0 victory when the game headed into stoppage-time.

It was at that point that proceedings became rather chaotic, with a dog somehow making its way onto the field. With players seemingly reluctant to try and remove the four-legged invader themselves, the ball was tossed to the ground. Having been given an open invitation to get involved with some impressive dribbling, the dog in question duly picked up the ball and began a different kind of game.

Security officials were quick to close on the canine, but they were outsmarted and outmaneuvered by a playful animal that was not about to give the ball back without a chase. With those in hot pursuit seemingly being taunted at times, it took longer than anticipated for the dog to be reined in as it casually trotted across the field with the match ball in its mouth.

The game in question was eventually played to a finish, but not before another entry was added to the showreel of dogs interrupting proceedings during competitive sporting contests - with Alebrijes anointing said pooch as their "new best friend".