Panama takes first-ever lead in World Cup match on this goal (Video)

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Panama made history in the first half of Thursday’s World Cup match against Tunisia, in a sense.

In a match that featured both teams playing for pride — being that England and Belgium had already clinched the top two spots in the group — fans tuned in, in hopes of an open game. And they got exactly that.

Panama actually scored first, and it was a momentous occasion, because at that time, they achieved holding their first-ever lead in a World Cup match. It came via a strike from outside the box.

And sure, it came via a deflection/own goal, but who’s counting?

They’re all beautiful if they find the back of the net. Good for Panama.

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