A dog ran onto a football pitch to help thwart a dangerous attack during a top-flight match.
The referee did not stop the action and the pooch was able to take up a defensive position on the flank and influence play.
The clip shows the black canine running into defence as the attacking side plays it down the left wing.
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The clever pooch then decides to take up a position in the centre of defence as the winger plays in a teasing cross.
The dog apparently puts off the striker who jumps for the ball but misses it by a mile.
The defence then clears the ball as the canine goes to the goal line, apparently to help the keeper defend the net from a possible long-range shot.
The bizarre scenes took place at the Olympic Stadium in the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo, yesterday (Nov 19).
The furry footballer made its debut during a match between relegation rivals Rampla Juniors and Club Atlético River Plate in the Uruguayan Primera División.
River Plate beat the home side 0-3.
During the second half, Rampla Juniors’ winger Diego Rosa lifted a teasing cross into River Plate’s penalty box.
Referee Pablo Giménez did not stop the action despite the pooch taking to the field.
River Plate defender Christian Almeida managed to head the cross clear, as reported by NeedToKnow.
The dog then went to assist goalkeeper Yonathan Irrazábal, who ended up keeping a clean sheet at the full-time whistle.
After helping to prevent a goal, the canine played no further part in the match.
The video has been widely shared on X where it sparked debate among users.
One local said: “River Plate playing with 12.”
Another joked: “And if the move ended in a goal, which part of the dog would VAR use to draw the lines?”
“River Plate have to adopt it, he came on to defend wearing the black third kit,” wrote someone else.
Santana said: “The dog affected the whole move.”
Daro commented: “Uruguayan football is like box office cinema.”
