That's why they call him The Cat! Everton's goalkeeper chases feline off the pitch during FA Cup clash

Everton's FA Cup third-round victory Dagenham & Redbridge was interrupted in bizarre fashion when a cat wandered onto the Goodison Park pitch. 

The Premier League outfit were leading 2-0 through goals from Arouna Kone and Kevin Mirallas when the uninvited guest made a surprise appearance. 

The black and white animal was pictured running around Everton's penalty box before goalkeeper Joel Robles ushered the cat off the pitch. 

Everton's match Dagenham & Redbridge was interrupted when a cat wandered onto the Goodison Park pitch

The cat was pictured running around Everton's penalty box before goalkeeper Joel Robles approached animal

The black and white cat sprints away from the Everton goalkeeper with the full-time whistle approaching 

With the full-time whistle approaching, the shot-stopper was successful in helping the cat off the pitch before play resumed. 

Everton saw the funny side, posting on Twitter: 'The game is on hold due to a cat being on the pitch. Joel Robles asks it to politely move... and it does. Game on!'

Roberto Martinez's men ensured their name will be in the hat for the fourth round after overcoming their League Two opponents. 

Kone's first-half header and a late penalty from Mirallas was enough to ensure Everton avoided a cup upset against the Daggers.

Ivory Coast striker Kone jumped highest to head home the game's opener with 32 minutes played before Mirallas secured progress from the spot. 

The Premier League outfit were leading 2-0 when the uninvited guest made a surprise appearance

Everton's Twitter team saw the funny side of the incident and posted this tweet during the match

Arouna Kone celebrates as he hands his side an early FA Cup lead against Dagenham and Redbridge

Kevin Mirallas scores the second goal of the games as the hosts secured their place in FA Cup fourth round