Semi-finals: Brazil 1-7 Germany - Tuesday 08/07/2014 22:00 CEST

[NiceGuy123]

Sucks for David Luiz. He seems like a loveable guy.

 

[ezekiel2517]

 

[Dottore Joey]

I don't know guys, i think the germans are planning something big.

 

[Dawn]

German got some real fan right there

 

[yaohan]

German got some real fan right there

Congo it's time to Haba baba.

 

[AndreiX]

It was not that surprising really; because let's face it, it's not the first time Germany sends a bunch of blokes to the showers in tears

 

[seveners]

I don't know guys, i think the germans are planning something big.

something like this?

 

[crazy4milan]

I was out celebrating my NT's arrival. Rumours were spreading 2-0, just 10 secs later 3-0, 30 later 4-0, when I got to refresh my livescore app cause that sounded impossible 5-0.

The later 2 were lets call them your typical adding salt to the wound, but those 5.

So I just got back home, decided to watch the first 30 mins. I can't really understand this performance. I wanna say its all Germany, but that defensive performance is outrageous that its impossible to not make it the focus.

I guess I expected Germany to win it, sweating it, even by a 2 goal difference, cause I do honestly feel Luiz needs someone to lead him, and not him be the leader. But this just goes beyond that logic. Felipao should've demanded Luiz to not go up like an idiot after the 3rd goal or tell someone to play injured and regroup, at least not make it worse than 3-0, pack the d, make a sub. Of course its hard to judge how you react to 5 minutes like that.

Sven's point is right though. This team was being run by emotions. And they were on a very dangerous breaking point. I just didnt imagine it would be this bad. But really, I felt the Luiz going up like an idiot was more like desperation "oh no they're 2-0, need to attack and win, it doesn't matter how, just up, lets go" "if Marcelo and Maicon stop this attack and pass me the ball we can start a counter attack and surprise them no need to go help them when I can help up!"

Even though I would've liked a Brazil Argentina final as the tournament went on, earlier I thought this Brazil team wasn't going to get to the finals, not exactly because they lacked quality, but because in general they were too inexperienced in intense games, and didnt have qualifiers to build character on that. A bit of that played part today (even the experienced boys dont have much experience in qualifiers, bar Maicon and JC).

Lack of a DM, or a more cohesive defensive midfield unit like the one Dunga built in 2010 (I dont know if they had it) was another point. Not having someone control David Luiz played the biggest role in the final score (could have still been loss, just a more flattering one).

For his work since 2006, Jogi Low probably deserves the world cup more than any other coach. And after Spain, this German bunch are the most deserving over the same time-frame as well. Just one more match if they can manage not to choke.

Not if he's called Jogi, no one who people referre to as Jogi deserves anything. Though the rest of your point is right. It would be a huge let down if this german generation goes out w/o a trophy (specially after this win).

Germany deserves more focus on this score, but its just hard to look at this...I mean even their players at the end were shocked.

 

[SpartanMilan]

The squad selection was wrong and the player usage was poor.

Luiz is better off play DM than he is CB.

Telling Diego Costa that he would be Fred's backup...

I actually think a 3-4-1-2 would have suited them best-

--------------Alves-----------
----Dante----Silva---Miranda---
-Ramires--Luiz---Gustavo----Marcelo--
----------------Oscar-----------------------
-------Costa-------------Neymar---------

 

[Sven]

To me looked like Luiz was going up to chase free runners, cause Germany was running through and destroying Brazil midfield like it was French infantry at Maginot line (sorry)... It was wrong but points to midfield weakness. After the second though, it was a collective breakdown

 

[necromancer]

Well, that was an epic mental breakdown of Brazil team. It was all there in the despair against Chile and the absolutely over the top reaction to Neymar injury.

Anyway, its Germany who needs to be praised. Historic win in a flawless performance. Its a great generation we all saw growing and choking (but learning)... Now theyre ready to win

"Ready to win" sums it up perfectly. Everyone, perhaps with the exception of Ozil, has looked much more ruthless than they have in the past.

 

[Casualista]

You sure put a smile on my face Luiz.

 

[Christian]

To me looked like Luiz was going up to chase free runners, cause Germany was running through and destroying Brazil midfield like it was French infantry at Maginot line (sorry)... It was wrong but points to midfield weakness. After the second though, it was a collective breakdown

Fernandinho was culpable in at least three of the first four goals if I'm not mistaken (Although I haven't seen them since). The first goal he missed an interception right in front of the defense and in the second he lost the ball right after kickoff.

They were all bad, but imo he was the worst cause he was bad from the first minute till he was taken off, and alot of the ensuing badness was simply a collapse for alot of players.

And btw, Brazil, this is what you get for not calling up more Inter than Milan players.

 

[Az.]

This match was comedy gold

 

[joyrider]

david luiz could come in cheap

 

[necromancer]

Fernandinho was culpable in at least three of the first four goals if I'm not mistaken (Although I haven't seen them since). The first goal he missed an interception right in front of the defense and in the second he lost the ball right after kickoff.

They were all bad, but imo he was the worst cause he was bad from the first minute till he was taken off, and alot of the ensuing badness was simply a collapse for alot of players.

And btw, Brazil, this is what you get for not calling up more Inter than Milan players.

Fernandinho as such is so mediocre. No idea why he is appreciated by some.

 

[yagami7gnr]

david luiz could come in cheap

Even as cheap, he would need a lengthy learning curve to even start for us whether it is CB or DM.

 

[AndreiX]

DLoaded the 1st half to watch it again, I'm around min 30 and just like last night I am close to dying of laughter

 

[leaf]

-------
dru

riots or nah

Did Leaf go to this match? Did anyone here go to this match?

I'm back in Trinidad bro

 

[jammin]

https://vine.co/v/MPXFvXTTtp1

 

[Sheva0172]

https://vine.co/v/MPXFvXTTtp1

The kid with the coca cola cup made me laugh so hard. It looks like he's trying to collect his own tears

 

[joyrider]

Even as cheap, he would need a lengthy learning curve to even start for us whether it is CB or DM.

excellent, that's just what we need

let the negotiations begin

 

[ladro]

He foresaw the horror.

Thanks germany. Finally an upside to joining the EU.

 

[vB9]

http://www.football-italia.net/51804/cafu-denied-brazil-access

Cheeky bastards! Calling him a stranger n shit.

 

[Mr. Milanista]

how I imagine the germans

 

[Casualista]

how I imagine the germans

 

[Madridista]

As I said a long time ago here, Mano Menezes should have never been fired.

 

[Casualista]

As I said a long time ago here, Mano Menezes should have never been fired.

Guy couldnt even beat mexico.

 

[williamp]

BBC reporting Fred is applying for Spanish citizenship

 

[KujaIX]

http://www.football-italia.net/51804/cafu-denied-brazil-access

Cheeky bastards! Calling him a stranger n shit.

Bastards.

Literally their record cap holder and captain in 3 WCs including a victory. Played the most WC matches at 21. Won the most WC games with 15. Arguable GOAT RB.

Kicked out of the locker room.