SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 27: The team of Sao Paulo walks in with dogs during the match between Sao Paulo and Palmeiras for the Brazilian Series A 2015 at Estadio do Morumbi on September 27, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images

Sao Paulo Use Dog Mascots for Brazilian League Game

Ryan BaileySep 28, 2015

Some folks say modern football has gone to the dogs—and they would be right if they're referring to Sao Paulo's clash with Palmeiras on Sunday.

In lieu of human children, the Brazilian Campeonato Serie A side chose to be accompanied onto the field by a selection of pooches.

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The canine element gave proceedings a "Sunday league" feel, while everyone involved surely hoped the players were the only ones fouling on the field.

The furry mascots looked to be good luck, as Sao Paulo led 1-0 until the dying seconds of injury time, at which point legendary goalscoring 'keeper Rogerio Ceni made an error to concede the equaliser.

It was a ruff night for Ceni. Sorry.

[Dirty Tackle]