In a remarkable turn of events that has taken social media by storm, a dog invaded a Mexican soccer league match, momentarily stealing both the ball and the limelight. This unusual incident unfolded during the 11th round game between Dorados de Sinaloa and their hosts, Alebrijes de Oaxaca.
Dog steals ball, runs around pitch during Mexican league game
The dog was captured on video distributed on the platform “X,” making an unscripted dash across the pitch, gripping the soccer ball in its jaws. Players and security personnel were seen chasing the canine for several minutes before a player finally managed to detain the enthusiastic intruder.
The video has since proliferated across various social media channels, with crowd audio revealing spectators cheering on the spectacle, amused by the unexpected excitement.
🥰 EL MEJOR JUGADOR DE LA LIGA DE EXPANSIÓN 🥰
🐶 Nadie se la pudo quitar… ¡Un verdadero CRACK!
❤ Se ganó el corazón de TODOS#ESPNenStarPlus pic.twitter.com/pZodin4BsW
— Futbol Picante (@futpicante) September 28, 2023
This incident serves as a reminder that even in the realm of professional sports, unpredictability can capture the public’s attention and provide a unique spectacle that deviates from the usual ebb and flow of the game.
