But the Brazilians, who used their superior speed to overcome England's bigger defense, rebounded in the 83rd minute as Paulinho knifed home a shot from just inside the penalty area.
Paulinho was part of a six-man break, which included French pair Pierre Rolland and Maxime Bouet, but he and Caisse d'Epargne's Kiryienka eventually finished over a minute ahead of the other four.