Football: Brazil comfortable with streakers

A pitch invader is approached by Sulley Muntari of Ghana as head coach Joachim Loew of Germany (L) looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match. Photo / Getty Images

Calling all potential streakers and pitch invaders - if you really feel the need - this World Cup might be the place to perform.

Not only do the tropical temperatures create a comfortable scenario, but the Brazilians seem to take a remarkably light handed approach to such actions, judging by the response to a pitch intruder today during the second half of the Group G match between Germany and Ghana.

The shirtless German supporter - who rushed onto the field soon after the Europeans had opened the scoring early in the second half - was almost treated like a welcome guest.

He came on at the far end of the pitch and proceeded to run through both sets of players.

The referee quickly stopped play but there was no reaction from any security guards - quite a contrast to the frantic chases that unfold in New Zealand - and he jogged unhindered to halfway.

Our fan shook hands with several of the Ghana players then walked off along the halfway line.

He was even escorted by one of the African players, almost as if he was a departing substitute.

Finally as he reached the touchline a single security guard came to take him away, though of course his eventual fate is uncertain.