7-1: Brazil humiliated by Germany in World Cup semi-final
A look back at one of the most shocking results in football history
It was supposed to be a day of celebration for Brazil. The hosts of the 2014 FIFA World Cup were playing in the semi-finals against Germany, and a victory would have sent them to the final. But what happened instead was a nightmare for the Brazilians.
Germany scored seven goals in the first half, and by the time the final whistle blew, the score was 7-1. It was the biggest defeat ever suffered by Brazil in a competitive match, and it sent shockwaves through the world of football.
So, what went wrong for Brazil? There were a number of factors that contributed to their downfall:
- They were overconfident. Brazil had won all of their previous matches in the tournament, and they were widely expected to beat Germany.
- They were underprepared. Brazil's coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari, had made some questionable decisions in the lead-up to the match, including leaving some of his best players out of the starting lineup.
- They were simply outplayed. Germany were the better team on the day, and they deserved to win.
The 7-1 defeat was a low point for Brazilian football, but it also served as a wake-up call. The team has since rebuilt, and they are now one of the favorites to win the 2018 World Cup.
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