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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Bizarre moment North Macedonia vs Scotland halted as dog runs onto pitch

A dog appeared on the pitch during North Macedonia vs Scotland (Image: BBC)

Scotland's Nations League match against North Macedonia was temporarily delayed after a dog ran onto the pitch.

The match had to be halted for half a minute with nine minutes on the clock after a dog strolled onto the pitch at the Tose Proeski Arena.

The animal appeared on the field and walked across the pitch before North Macedonia player Sebastien Herrera tried to guide the dog to the sidelines.

The dog darted away but then walked off the pitch itself as cameras tracked its movements to the side of the pitch.


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The animal was then retrieved with the match restarted after a very short delay.

BBC commentator Liam McLeod said: "Not often you see that kind of pitch invasion, of the canine variety.

"Who takes their dog to the football? It has been retrieved."

James McFadden quipped: "There is plenty space for it in the stands anyway.

"Lovely placid dog as well, just out for a casual stroll."

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