Keystone,Marcel Bieri / AP

Zurich defender Loris Benito grabbed the marten while it was on the pitch, and he received a bite on his finger for his troubles.

updated 6:14 p.m. ET March 10, 2013

THUN, Switzerland - A field invasion by a sharp-toothed, weasel-like creature has created havoc at a soccer match in Switzerland.

The furry creature, a marten, dashed onto the field a few minutes into the top division match between Thun and FC Zurich on Sunday and evaded efforts by players and match officials to catch it. Play briefly resumed when the animal ran into the stands, but the marten reappeared shortly afterward.

Zurich defender Loris Benito dived and grabbed the marten - receiving a bitten finger for his troubles as he tried to carry it off the field. His team's goalkeeper, Davide Da Costa, then managed to put an end to the creature's caper and bundle it off the field.

Zurich won the match 4-0.

More news

Robyn Beck / AFP - Getty Images

All signs point to Brazil

PST: Jozy Altidore scored in a fourth straight game and the United States beat Honduras in World Cup qualifying to stay atop the group.

Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images

PST: Ambitious Altidore has US men flying high

After again playing hero for the U.S., it's clear that Jozy Altidore is making good on his vast talent.

Headlines

• Label

PST: Ambitious Altidore has US men flying high

Davis: US hangs in despite frustrating game

Costa Rica blanks Panama 2-0 in qualifier

Iran wins at S.Korea, both teams qualify for WCup

Australia books World Cup berth with win over Iraq

Hope Solo likely to get 1st start since surgery

Chivas USA youth player Chaves dies

Roto: Latest Premier League transfer rumors

Pareja, Thomas suspended for 1 game

Ribery, Benzema prostitution trial is adjourned