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#2 Brazil 1 Germany 7 (2014)
This was by far the most shocking result of the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil. The host nation crumbled under a well drilled German football efficiency. Neymar's back injury suffered in the previous match against Colombia and Thiago Silva's suspension meant that two important components were taken away from the football-mad nation.
Germany capitalised in ruthless fashion. By the 30th minute, the Germans were 5-0 up in this one-sided semi-final. Thomas Muller opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Miroslav Klose added a second in the 23rd minute. Toni Kroos' strikes in the 24th and 26th minute ensured a solid lead at halftime.
Sami Khedira and Andre Schurrle's brace piled more misery on Brazil in front of their fans. Oscar's consolation goal in the 90th minute did little to mask the shocking events that unfolded before our very eyes. It was Brazil's heaviest defeat at a World Cup. Surprisingly, it was Brazil that had more shots (18) to Germany's 14 on top of a solid 52% ball possession.
