Wales’ World Cup qualifying clash with Belgium at Cardiff City Stadium was briefly interrupted by an unexpected visitor, a rat.
The furry intruder made its way onto the pitch in the 66th minute, forcing referee Daniel Siebert to halt play while Belgium held a 2-1 lead.
Cameras quickly captured the rodent scurrying across the field, providing a moment of comic relief for the home supporters despite their team trailing.
Brennan Johnson helped usher the animal off the pitch, allowing the match to resume just moments later.
On the scoreboard, Wales had started brightly with Joe Rodon putting them ahead early, only for Belgium to respond before halftime.
Kevin De Bruyne converted a penalty in the 18th minute, followed swiftly by Thomas Meunier’s goal six minutes later, giving the visitors a 2-1 advantage.
The brief pitch invasion provided a humorous distraction amid Wales’ challenging quest to secure a spot at next summer’s World Cup.
