🎥 Brazil watch Panama grow into the friendly, but lead at half-time

The festive atmosphere ramped up in the very first minute of play at the Maracanã.

But they forgot to “run it by” Panama, currently 33rd in the FIFA Ranking and also set to play in the World Cup.

There was no easy ride in the first half of this Sunday’s (31) friendly, but Brazil went into the break leading 2-1.

Brazil were already ahead before the clock had even ticked past the first minute.

Casemiro won the ball back, the No. 7 charged forward leaving Córdoba behind, and finished brilliantly.

Brazil controlled the action and kept looking for more space.

Michael Murillo took it, Matheus Cunha got a touch, and Panama scored after the ball completely changed direction (14').

Brazil’s task was to find new openings against a fired-up opponent.