BRASIL V GERMANY

0' Semifinal number one, and its a clash between two titans of the sport. The Brasilians of course the crowd favorites, but they'll have to adjust to play with out Neymar or Thiago Silva. The Germans looking to become the first European team to win a cup hosted in the Americas. This is bound to be a classic to be remembered no matter the result, and of course the Brasilians undefeated at home in some nearly 40 years. Its a tall task for Germany, but they'll be full of confidence, and hoping for an early goal to help remove the crowd form the match. The Brasilians believe in their selecao though, and it is quite possible that they are not capable of being silenced tonight. Joga Bonito.

10' Neither team coming out very settled. Its a very open start to the match, but Germany with their dream start. It comes off of a corner, and its Mueller who is open on the far post who volleys it into the back of the net just past Julio Cesar. Its unlucky from Brasil to be caught while still settling in, but Germany still look unsettled themselves, and plenty of time left as always.

23' History being made, its Klose who sends Germany up 2 to 0, in a historic record seetting 16th career world cup goal. He gets a beautiful pass laid off from Muller, shoots into Julio Cesar but collects the rebound and doesnt make the same mistake twice. More disaster for Brasil seconds later, and its Kroos who adds his name to the scoresheet. And a minute after that he adds his second. In three minutes Germany have put in three goals, capitalizing on Brasilian disarray. The crowd are in tears. And whatever happens next, the Brasilians have to stay strong, and play for pride. Who would have thought it would come to this so early in the match. And how important is that silly challenge by Thiago Silva to earn a suspension for this match now.

29' More disbelief, its 5 nil now. Brasil in total collapse. Its Khedira who eventually ends on the ball and adds his name to this historic scoresheet. The Brasilians unable to defend. The Germans seem destined to score with every ball the they take past the Brasilian midfield. and What a halftime talk Scolari is going to have to come up with.

45' Well, one of the most remarkable halves of soccer we'll ever see comes to a close. Brasil on the wrong side of a drubbing, playing perhaps the worst opening 30 minutes of football they've ever played, rather the Germans with remarkable brilliance to score their goals. Tears in the eyes of nation, and broken hearts across Brasil, and whatever their chances of actually winning are now, its a point of pride for them to come out in the second half with renewed focus. They're playing for their fans, they're playing for their country, they're playing for the sport, and one only hopes they come up with another beautiful 45 minutes worthy of the great name of samba futebol that Brasil have shown us for so long.

55' Brasil coming out stronger, and on the attack on this half, to salvage some respect. Two excellent opportunities to score from point blank range but not good shots and Neuer saves both well. Brasil must feel cursed not to score, and the crowd, although supportive, are starting to boo poor finishing by the Brasilian strikers.

65' Julio Cesar doing well to keep Germany down to only 5, on two excellent opportunities for the Germans even though they've taken the foot off the pedal. They're not playing aggressively, but Brasil hasn't stepped up their own tempo too much, and rather than a World cup semifinal this feels more as a friendly international. Brasil being given space all over the field, but still unable to string anything together.

69' Brasillian malaise turning into another German goal. Its Schurrle who came on for Klose who now joins the scorecard. This is not the second half response the Brasillian crowd feel their deserve, and the Brasilians now being booed for their poor play. Its turned into a sad event, and Germany not even trying, but Brasil without resolve, and they look as though theyve given up as well.

79' Well, Germany actively trying not to score, but Brasil have given up on the pitch. Its another goal from Schurrle, a very pretty one at that. All kinds of space in defense but the Brasilian defenders not really playing any more. Julio Cesar with nothing to do on that one, abandoned by his defense, and Schurrle's volley rockets into the underside of the crossbar.

90' Well Germany almost looking like they're trying to let Brasil score, and final Brasil take away Neuers clean sheet. Its Oscar who finds the goal on a run into space. Minutes later it was Oezil who nearly made it 8. Perhaps that softens the blow for the Brasilian fans.

Final' It is without doubt a match that will be talked about for years to come. A thrashing for Brasil, as they completely disintegrate here today against the Germans. Its not the scoreline that was the most disappointing, but the effort that the Brasilians put on the pitch. There was no discipline, no determination, no resolve, no character, no spirit. It was complete desolation, self pity, and in the end an absolute embarrassment for Brasil. Even when a team is down, you expect them to play with hearts. Teams like Australia in this cup, or Tahiti in the confederations cup last year. But this Brasilian team have put on a despicable and in the end disgraceful performance. One that they wish they could forget. Perhaps they were riding high on a wave of false destiny and inflated expectations, but its all over now. The Germans are through to the final, without really being tested today. The Brasilians would do well to rise from this low point, and you hope the best to see Samba Futebol again soon.