A kangaroo invaded a women's premier league match and raced across the pitch before escaping through the gates.

Belconnen United and Canberra FC players found the most unusual pitch-invader filling in as a 'goalkeeper' after half-time.

The kangaroo jumped from the stands and dashed madly across the field.

It was seen laying down in between the goals,making itself at home during the national premier league game in ACT.

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The relaxed Kangaroo was seen dashing across the pitch in a playful mood

The relaxed animal took its position in one of the goalmouths as tentative staff rolled a ball towards it in an attempt to help the roo exit the field.

The footage captured by Bar TV Sports shows that the roo returned later for one last cameo, slicing past defenders and then heading for the exit.

'And the kangaroo is on the field of play again, scattering players left and right, bearing down on goal,' the match commentator joked.

Roo filled in as a 'goalie' for one of the sides just after half time, leaving the players shocked

For the third time in recent weeks kangaroos have jumped on to the sporting fields in Canberra

The incident happened in the exclusive suburb of Deakin, a few minutes walk from Parliament House and near the Red Hill reserve.

For the third time in recent weeks kangaroos have jumped on to the sporting fields in Canberra, leaving the players absolutely astonished.