World Cup semi-final: Brazil 1-7 Germany July 7, 2014 11:58 PM Key points - Biggest ever World Cup semi-final defeat - Germany score four goals in six first-half minutes - Kroos (2), Khedira, Klose, Muller in the first half - Klose becomes highest ever scorer in the World Cup LIVE TEXT By Tom Rostance Brazil 1-7 Germany (Seven) Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live It has been incredible. The Brazilian players will feel embarrassed and humiliated. David Luiz stood there looking at the sky, saying some kind of prayer. There are players down there who are inconsolable. Wherever they go, whatever happens, even if they win the next World Cup, people will be saying to these players you let us down, you were part of that team that didnt win the World Cup when it was in Brazil. You let 200 million people down. Brazil 1-7 Germany (Seven) Former England captain Rio Ferdinand, MOTD analyst These guys have to stick around now and play a third or fourth play-off game. Which is the hard thing. All of the media will be on them, I hope they dont find a scapegoat. This was a case of a group of individuals coming up against a very clinical side. 22:50 Brazil 1-7 Germany (Seven) Oscar is in tears, as are several of his team-mates as they gather in a huddle. Maicon appears to be rallying the troops, while suspended captain Thiago Silva is also involved. The German players go over to their pocket of fans and receive much deserved applause. 22:49 Brazil 1-7 Germany (Seven) The German players queue up to embrace Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari, though what on earth can they say? Sorry we hammered you Big Phil? Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Dan Deakins: This is all Luizs fault. Overrated and too emotional to focus on defending. Peter Gaunt: Barnsley fans sang its just like watching Brazil. Now Brazil fans sing its just like watching Barnsley....reserves. Tweet us on #bbcworldcup, text on 81111 or comment on the BBC Sport Facebook page. 22:48 Brazil 1-7 Germany (Seven) David Luiz sinks to his knees and prays, as does Luiz Gustavo. And well they might. 22:48 Brazil 1-7 Germany (Seven) Its all over! Germany are into the final, Brazil are humiliated. An extraordinary scoreline. Brazil 1-7 Germany (Seven) Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Germany will be a little bit disappointed. But the cheers from the home fans were ironic cheers. It isnt even a consolation goal. Brazil 1-7 Germany (Seven) Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD For once Neuer, the sweeper keeper, is not there. You expect him to be there, he starts to come and then goes back and Oscar does the rest. 90 mins Brazil 1-7 Germany (Seven) - Oscar They have got one! And Germany are furious, which sums up their professionalism. Its a soft one too as Oscar gets in through the middle, sidesteps the last defender and buries the shot. Brazil 0-7 Germany (Seven) 89 mins Brazil 0-7 Germany (Seven) Bernard shoots over and he is loudly jeered. At 21, he is the future of Brazil and how will the likes of he and Neymar respond? But at the other end Mesut Ozil is played clean through and shoots wide. Big chance... 88 mins Brazil 0-7 Germany (Seven) Andre Schurrle chases a throughball and I reckon he could get there but he eases up before, at the other end, Oscar drives it wide. 87 mins Brazil 0-7 Germany (Seven) Marcelo caps a nightmarish performance by chasing 45 yards downfield to meet a crossfield pass -and then missing the ball altogether. Someone make it stop... Brazil 0-7 Germany (Seven) Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Luiz Felipe Scolari, arms folded, must be thinking how will I explain this?. Not just to the Brazilian press, but to the worlds press. Germany have won this without trying that hard. They havent had to close the Brazilians down. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 84 mins Brazil 0-7 Germany (Seven) Ramires has a shot and its well held by Manuel Neuer, who Im quite disappointed hasnt been given a run out in midfield or maybe up front. Into the last five minutes, of probably the worst five minutes in Brazils footballing history... 84 mins Brazil 0-7 Germany (Seven) Im going to start putting the (Seven) in brackets, in true videprinter style. Do not adjust your sets. Brazil 0-7 Germany Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer in Belo Horizonte David Luiz began this day being feted on Brazilian national television as the man who would lead Brazil to glory in the absence of Neymar and captain Thiago Silva. Instead he has played his full part in an embarrassment to this proud country. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Gabe Arii: Germany just wrecked the career of 23 Brazilians. How will they ever think of football again without having nightmares? TomGloverComedy: Turns out training and ability are more important than shouting a national anthem whilst crying. Tweet us on #bbcworldcup, text on 81111 or comment on the BBC Sport Facebook page. Brazil 0-7 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live We have concentrated on how poor Brazil have been, a complete shambles, but Germany have been in control. It isnt men against boys, its men against infants. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 81 mins Brazil 0-7 Germany This is absurd. Absurd stuff. Germany are playing it around , making Brazil chase it as the home fans ironically Ole! every pass. Brazil 0-7 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live What a fantastic strike from Schurrle. He gave Julio Cesar no chance. But the celebrations were almost apologetic. The German fans were shaking their heads, asking is this real? You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. Brazil 0-7 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Stunning finish. Every one of these goals is just sublime football. I think the Brazilians have had enough. The Germans cant believe it, they are shaking their heads in disbelief. The Brazilian fans are applauding Germany. they know good football when they see it. 79 mins Brazil 0-7 Germany - Andre Schurrle Sensational. What a goal! And applause rings out around the Estadio Mineirao as they just have to accept a wonderful goal from Andre Schurrle. It comes from a quick throw-in, Thomas Muller flicks the ball in form the left to find Schurrle, and he cracks a rising shot in at the near post, the ball kissing the underside of the crossbar and in. Wow... Brazil 0-6 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live A lot of Germanys players are about 24 or 25 and hitting their peak. These players are in their prime and would be worthy winners of the World Cup, but they still have to go and win the final. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 77 mins Brazil 0-6 Germany David Luiz has lost his head, big style. He is not happy with Thomas Mullers challenge but then wildly swings at him, he tries to smash Muller into the stands but, as is befitting his performance tonight, he cant connect. An air-kick and more humiliation. No cards from the ref though. 75 mins Brazil 0-6 Germany Sami Khedira - who was sensational in that first half - is replaced and Julian Draxler gets 15 minutes of the World Cup semi-final to go and enjoy. Brazil 0-6 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD The frightening thing is I think there is more in the locker for Germany in the final. 73 mins Brazil 0-6 Germany Chelsea must be glad theyve already sold David Luiz to PSG. PSG must be making a note to never, ever play him if Thiago Silva is suspended. 72 mins Brazil 0-6 Germany Brazil have been so bad theyve made Danny Mills sad. A new low. Brazil 0-6 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Brazil have given up. Fred was taken off to save himself from any more embarrassment. Every time he touched the ball he was booed and it was not nice. This whole game is actually just sad now. Brazil 0-6 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Shocking defending as the boos ring round the stadium. Again another tap in. The marking is totally non existent. Look at David Luiz standing on his heels. Ridiculous. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Alex Homatas: I though this would be Klose but Brazil are getting Mullered. Sam Thompson: Germany have scored more goals in 3 minutes than England did in entire World Cup. Tweet us your reaction to this World Cup mauling at #bbcworldcup. 70 mins Brazil 0-6 Germany Fred is replaced by Willian and Fred gets dogs abuse from the crowd, which continues when the camera picks him out on the bench. Thats poor. Its not his fault. Brazil 0-6 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Brazils defending is even worse than Englands. A knife through hot butter does not even do it justice. Every single fan is now booing. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 69 mins Brazil 0-6 Germany - Andre Schurrle The boos ring out as Germany try to score for the first time in half an hour - and promptly do. The move down the right comes to Philipp Lahm, he gets his head up and picks out Andre Schurrle in space, eight yards out, and he slots home. This would be the biggest win in a World Cup semi-final. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Muller is playing centre forward for Germany and that creates a different problem because he is playing on the last defenders shoulder. You can watch the match by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page. 66 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Wheres the defence?! Germany attack down their left and when the cross comes over Thomas Muller is all alone, in oceans of space. He would surely bag a sixth but Julio Cesar comes way out of his goal to sweep away. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live This has become a nothing game. The post-mortem for this defeat will go on for days, months, possibly years. This is so unprecedented for Brazil. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 65 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Losing in front of your home crowd. You wish the ground would open and take you down. And will time ever pass? Will time never pass for us? Not my words, the words of Morrissey. But these Brazil players will feel like time really is standing still as this half crawls along. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Anthony Shaw: I generally think I could do better than the Brazilian defence. And Im an asthmatic nerd with no sporting ability. Tony OBrien: Brazil resorting to outrageous dives. Embarrassing and pathetic. Tweet us on #bbcworldcup, text 81111 or comment on the BBC Sport Facebook page. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Comparing Fred to those great World Cup strikers, and his movement is non existent. You have to blame Scolari for continuing to pick him. 64 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Fred is getting hammered from the terraces which seems a bit harsh to me. Not that hes had a good game but hes hardly to blame for the chronic defending. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Germany have been incredible. They epitomise everything German football is about. Muller is a fabulous player. Any time Brazils players get into the box they are going to the ground cheaply. They are doing anything to try to get a consolation goal. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. Brazil 0-5 Germany A storm and misery in Brazil, sun and beers in New York. It may not be Berlin, but pretty much anywhere will feel like home to Germans at the moment. Their side are 30 minutes away from the final and a chance to secure a fourth World Cup. 62 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Maicon glides in at the back post and goes to ground - thats a dive. Nothing given. Brazil 0-5 Germany Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer in Belo Horizonte Brazils fans are seeking a scapegoat - and it sounded like Fred might be the man judging by the toxic reaction to a tame finish from the struggling striker. 60 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Almost six! Germanys first real attack of the second half and Thomas Muller is in, he tries to go round Julio Cesar but the goalkeeper tackles him well. And then wow what a save! Muller bends in a beauty from range and Cesar turns it away. Muller may well end the night eclipsing that Miroslav Klose record... Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Klose gives a much better balance to the team. Incredible achievement and a nice final to look forward to for him. A good nights work. People say the number nine is disappearing from the game but Klose is proving you have to have one. Click on the Live Coverage tab at the top of this page to watch the match. 58 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Miroslav Klose is off, he wont add to his record of 16 goals. Andre Schurrle on in his place, and Germany have one substitute left to rest another first team player. Can Joachim Low bring himself on? 57 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany What do you reckon David Luiz has got in his head? I reckon he just permanently has Jamiroquai on a loop. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live David Luiz has not been disciplined enough. You have to have fire in your body and ice in your head, but he hasnt got that. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 56 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Brazil have had 71% of the ball in the second half. Its much improved but nobody will remember that when they discuss the Battering of Belo Horizonte in years to come. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England goalkeeper David James tweets: Silvas needless booking in the last match has had more influence on todays match than Neymars injury. Dante & Luiz are like strangers. Accrington Stanley on Twitter: Weve ruled out a summer bid for Maicon. Well stick with Nicky Hunt thanks very much... 53 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Now that is a really good save! Manuel Neuer turns away a powerful drive form Paulinho but Brazil are seriously threatening to cut this lead to four goals... Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Manuel Neuer is surely the best goalkeeper in world football. 52 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Chance! Germany are now playing with no discipline at the back and Brazil waltz through to find Oscar, his low shot is firmly struck but again Manuel Neuer makes the stop. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live There are a lot of empty seats here. Holland and Argentina must be looking at this and will be thinking wow. It has been easy for Germany and they can afford to take the second half lightly, so they will be well rested for the final. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 50 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Brazils best opening! Ramires gets into the box and almost cuts it back for Chelsea team-mate Oscar but Manuel Neuer gets a strong wrist on it and turns it away. 49 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Germany havent scored for 20 minutes. What an absolute shower. A disgrace... Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Some of you are commenting on the goings on in Belo Horizonte on our BBC Sport Facebook page. Dayboh Banjo: This is not the real game, this is Fifa pro for Playstation 5 being tested on live television. The guy playing with Brazil in this has fallen asleep on the controls. Adam A. Blackman: WOW Brazil complete embarrassment to their nation. Easier to be an England fan tonight. At least we didnt embarrass ourselves like that! You can also tweet us on #bbcworldcup or text on 81111. 47 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Brazil will be playing for pride, as the saying goes, but lets be honest, their pride has been taken out back and shot. Getting hammered 5-0 after 30 minutes of the semi-final in your own country is something that will take more than a decent 45 minutes to recover from. Without wishing to overdo it, the ramifications of this may well rumble on for years... Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD It was totally inept. Having followed Brazils journey I didnt expect it to end in this manner. It is about restoring pride and they could have taken any player off. You can watch the match by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page. Brazil 0-5 Germany Juninho - Former Brazil and Middlesbrough midfielder I am in shock. It is unbelievable. Their play all over the field, it looks like a training session when they let their mates play. Unbelievable, especially back four, we are not closing off. They are moving, passing so easy. It is difficult to understand the attitude. Everyone was talking about Neymar but Thiago in this game we have missed. Scolari needs to protect the team, dont think to win the game but dont concede more goals. Brazil 0-5 Germany South American football expert Tim Vickery - BBC Radio 5 live In order to change things, Brazilian football needs something like this, to avoid that arrogance where they say we have won it five times, we will win it again. I would give Fernandinho a mark of one out of 10 for putting his shirt on the right way around. 45 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Just the three changes at the break. Germany replace Mats Hummels with Per Mertesacker, and Brazil give Hulk and Fernandinho the hook. On come Ramires and Paulinho. A real thankless task. 45 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Brazil tentatively get us back under way... Brazil 0-5 Germany Former Scotland defender Alan Hansen - MOTD analyst We said before the match because Thiago Silva was missing, someone had to step up to the plate and David Luiz disappeared. 21:58 Brazil 0-5 Germany It is an unwritten rule of football that when a team takes a massive lead in the first half of a game, the second half is always a complete non event. Will Germany observe that rule? Or go for six, seven - eight? Text us on 81111 Dave from Plymouth on text: And I thought that penalties was the cruelest way to lose a semi final. Brazil have 45 minutes of torture left! Callum from Manchester: Brazil are that bad Im half expecting them to come out having somehow conceded another two during the break... Brazil 0-5 Germany Comedian Kevin Bridges: Brazil could be heading home.... 21:56 Brazil 0-5 Germany Unsurprisingly, tonight was the earliest any team has been 5-0 up in a World Cup match. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England captain Rio Ferdinand, MOTD analyst I wouldnt want to be one of these players walking out of the stadium. Its an embarrassment for the Brazilians. I remember us playing Liverpool a few years ago and it was four or five nil and Scholesy turned round and said listen, no more goals. Former England striker Alan Shearer - MOTD analyst You saw what it meant to the crowd. Little boys were crying. They were absolutely devastated. Youve got to put in more of a fight than that. Brazil 0-5 Germany Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said the other day that his critics can go to hell. He may find he has roughly 200 million of them in about an hours time. Germany have been outstanding but Brazil have been nothing short of horrendous. All the pre-match posturing with baseball caps for injured Neymar and holding up his number 10 shirt during the national anthem now looks utterly hollow. 21:53 Brazil 0-5 Germany 21:52 Brazil 0-5 Germany Some of that defending was horrific on second viewing, but Sami Khediras pass for the fourth goal was superb. Former England striker Alan Shearer - MOTD analyst Klose got a little bit of luck for the second goal. Marcelo had an absolute nightmare. Germany worked it well, it was good play and incisive. He maybe should have put it away the first time, but you dont give a man like that a second chance. Its an unbelievable World Cup scoring record. His goals per games record is outstanding. England cricketer Joe Root on Twitter: The only person wearing yellow tomorrow will be the leader of the Tour de France. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Former Blackburn midfielder Robbie Savage - BBC Sport Funny thing is Brazil would still hammer England. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England captain Rio Ferdinand, MOTD analyst I did call it. I think Brazil have come up against a well oiled clinical machine. The way Germany set up in the first 10 to 15 minutes, there were no gaps and no space for Brazil to play. I think Khedira has been the best player on the pitch. Broken up attacks brought people in, got his goal, everything you want from a midfielder. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former Scotland defender Alan Hansen - MOTD analyst There has never been a game like this. It is utter humiliation for Brazil, When you talk about every facet of defending, it is about four levels below rock bottom. It is so bad it is embarrassing. David Luiz is meant to be the leader and he has abandoned ship. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge: Fair play to Klose... Broke my idol Ronaldos record. Unbelievable achievement!! 21:47 Brazil 0-5 Germany Have you ever seen anything quite like this? What on earth can Luiz Felipe Scolari say now? Lets win the second half lads? Its still 0-0. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Brazil have to play with some pride, but they have blown their chance. They could have become legends. Instead this Brazil team have become villains. And they will be villains for the rest of their lives. Thiago Silva and Neymar will be disappointed to not be playing, but part of them will be thinking I am so glad Im not out there. 45 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Im not normally one for advocating booing sides off at half-time. But I think that was justified. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Brazil are just playing for pride now. Germany are so ruthless, they have got their foot on the opposition and they wont take it off them. 45 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany One minute added on. Though we are really set to play 45 minutes more of added time. Called the second half. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Kaspar Larsen: Will Low dare to make early substitutions to save his core players, or keep them on the pitch for the confidence boost? Chris Kendall: I bet the Germany fans currently feel like we did when we beat them 5-1! London-Dude: #Brazils ugly football is now being torn apart by #german efficiency. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live To put this into perspective, England beat Moldova 5-0. This is Germany beating Brazil, in Brazil, 5-0, in 30 minutes of the game. Everyone is numb. Is this real? Is this a dream? No. Its an absolute nightmare for Brazil. Once that first goal went in, you could see the Germans growing in confidence and they have ripped this Brazil team apart. If Brazil dont concede again it will be as much of a surprise as them being down 5-0. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 45 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Has a manager ever resigned at half-time of a World Cup semi-final? 44 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany 42 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany The biggest ever WC semi final loss is 6-1. It has happened three times. Are we on for a fourth? Brazil will have to score and they dont look like doing so now. Im not far off speechless. Germany look in ruthless mood. Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live It is hard to explain how good the Germans have been. Schweinsteiger has sat there in front of the back four and not given the ball away. The Germans have that control and self belief - give us the ball and we will control the game - thats what they have done. 40 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany There were just 179 seconds between Germanys second and fourth goals. If this was a computer game Brazil would have turned off and thrown the control pad across the room. Unfortunately for 201 million Brazilians its very, very real... Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live The game is over. Brazilian fans do not know what to make of it. Ive never seen a game like it. To be so over-whelmed by the opposition is amazing. Brazil have gone. It is almost too late to even restore some pride. This is not being beaten. This is being humiliated. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 38 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Many teams would have taken their foot off the pedal by now - not Germany. They are all over Brazil. Its like watching the Australian cricket team of the late 1990s tearing into John Crawley, Graeme Hick and Dean Headley... Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Craig ODonnell: Tweets how poor Brazil are, but for me its more how good Germany are. So professional in every aspect. Role models to any side. Robin Greenwell: To call #BRA defending schoolboy would be an insult to school football! Even #ENG would batter them! Richard Allen: This is like watching a kids game when the bigger boys are just too strong! The trouble is #BRA dont know how stop them. 36 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany The one saving grace I can think of for Brazil fans is that at least its not Lionel Messi and Argentina handing out the humiliation tonight. Manuel Neuer in midfield after the break? Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Every time Germany come forward they look like scoring. Klose will think how many more goals can I get, the same for Muller. We know the Brazilians are hot-headed at times and it would not surprise me if a Brazilian loses his cool and gets a red card. You would never have even predicted 5-0 after 90 minutes, but it could be anything. 34 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany This may well be the most ridiculous half of football Ive ever seen. For weeks - maybe months - we have been asking how much pressure is on the hosts in this World Cup. We have just found out. Too much. Way, way too much... Text us on 81111 Dan from London on text: Easy to say it now BUT since the Croatia game Brazil have been waiting to be found out. This is excruciating. Stuart from Watford: Thought this match would be Klose but Brazil being Mullered and completely on Kroos control. Klose is the highest scorer in World Cup history Brazil 0-5 Germany Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer in Belo Horizonte One of the most remarkable halves of football any World Cup has seen. Germany do not look like they will score every time they attack, they invariably are. 32 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany As you would imagine the crowd inside the Estadio Mineirao have gone very, very quiet. To their credit they are still in their seats as Toni Kroos hits a deflected shot wide. Germany have had 42% possession. But theyve not done bad when they have had it... Brazil 0-5 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live The defence has capitulated. The whole stadium is almost in silence in shock. It was so easy. The romantics in this wanted Brazil to be in the final in the Maracana, but fair play to the Germans they have been exceptional. They were under pressure in the first 10 minutes, but remained calm and have made this Brazilian side look, defensively, worse than schoolboys. 30 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany Who had money on Germany being 5-0 up after half an hour then? Anyone? Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Ricky Beresford: Just watch David Luizs defensive contribution for the 2nd goal - its worst than the first and thats saying something!#brutal. Tim Arstall: This is insane, football history surely being made. Tim Ward: When did England start playing in yellow? Brazil 0-5 Germany Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer in Belo Horizonte Brazil may be missing Neymar but they have missed Thiago Silva more. Germany have completely ripped them to shreds, Luiz Felipe Scolari is standing dumbstruck on the touchline. There is an eerie quiet around Estadio Mineirao, almost as if Brazils fans are still working out how to react. 29 mins Brazil 0-5 Germany - Sami Khedira FIVE! Good grief. Again its so easy as Sami Khedira walks through a weak tackle and the defence falls apart, he finds Mesut Ozil on his left, again he just cuts it back and Khedira sweeps home from 12 yards. FIVE NIL... Brazil 0-4 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Brazil without their two best players is like pulling the plug out of the bath. It is embarrassing for Brazil. It is about restoring pride now. Brazil just havent turned up, you need that strong backbone and it is missing from this team. Brazil 0-4 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live At times Brazil defensively have been a shambles. Brazil are clearly missing Thiago Silva. We have just seen the picture of a fan and he is in tears. The Brazil fans are in shock. We never expected this. Brazil have been hit on the counter attack again and again. This could end up seven or eight. Germany have been exceptional, clinical, efficient. David Luiz should be playing centre-half, but is halfway up the field. Brazil are all over the place. Game over. 26 mins Brazil 0-4 Germany - Toni Kroos Extraordinary. Absolutely extraordinary! I cant quite believe this. Straight from kick off - Straight away - Fernandinho loses the ball and Germany are in on goal. Toni Kroos plays in Sami Khedira, who unselfishly squares it back to Kroos for a tap-in and its 4-0. Four nil. After 26 minutes. Its safe to say that Thiago Silva was holding this defence together... Brazil 0-3 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Germany are so good down the right side. It is one of the best finishes you will see. What a finish, it goes like an arrow. Yes it is lucky but look at the finish at the end of it. 24 mins Brazil 0-3 Germany - Toni Kroos You remember me saying that Bastian Schweinsteiger was laughing at kick-off? Now we know why. His side are handing out a battering to Brazil. A cross from the right is swung at and missed by Thomas Muller, and Toni Kroos hammers in with his left foot from 20 yards! This could get embarrassing... Brazil 0-2 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD They lost look the Brazilians. Stunning from Germany. Klose isnt going to miss that one. Puts him in the record books. 22 mins Brazil 0-2 Germany - Miroslav Klose THATS THE RECORD! Miroslav Klose has his 16th goal in World Cups and again they make it look so, so easy. A passing move from the right ends with Toni Kroos laying the ball off into Kloses path. His first shot is tame and easily saved by Julio Cesar but can only cough it up to Klose, who sweeps in from eight yards. He is the all-time record goalscorer in World Cups and he may well be going to the final... Brazil 0-1 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Brazil will be very disappointed with the goal. Luiz Felipe Scolari will be furious with David Luiz. When a player loses his marker from a corner or a set-piece then that goal could have easily been stopped. Since the goal Brazil have been very gung-ho and are running at people, but leaving themselves exposed. If Germany can stay composed then they can hit Brazil on the break. Germany are playing very cool and using the tactical nous they have, while Brazil have been very frantic. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 21 mins Brazil 0-1 Germany Miroslav Klose is finding space on the edge of the penalty area and twice he should do better. First he hesitates and is closed down before he cant link up with Mesut Ozil. Brazil 0-1 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD It is breaking down far too quickly on the Brazil left hand side. Marcelo and Hulk have to keep the ball better. Credit the Germans though, it is like a knife through butter at times, their midfield is incredible. 18 mins Brazil 0-1 Germany The first half of Brazil v Colombia was played as if it was the final 10 minutes - and so is this one. Brazil are chasing the ball like an Under-11 side at times. Germany had a three-on-three break but Thomas Mullers pass is just cut out to prevent Miroslav Klose a one-on-one. Brazil 0-1 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD A beautiful challenge by Lahm. Great timing. Good play by Brazil but a textbook challenge. It is boiling over a little bit. You can watch the match by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page. Text us on 81111 Sean in Lincoln via 81111: Brazil wont score tonight, in this tournament, they only score against countries starting with the letter C. Brazils goals inside 90 minutes in the tournament have come against Croatia, Cameroon, Chile and Colombia. 16 mins Brazil 0-1 Germany Afters! Brilliant tackle from Philipp Lahm to stop Marcelo in his tracks as the left-back bombed into the area, Marcelo goes down and makes a meal of it and it all spills over. Pushing, shoving, as Jerome Boateng squares up to Marcelo. Well marshalled by referee Marco Rodriguez. 15 mins Brazil 0-1 Germany This Brazil side will test their nations faith this evening as Germany look so composed and slick. They are keeping the ball so much better than Brazil. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup A few comments from Brazilian fans on social media, gathered by @viabbc. RogerioMoller (#BRA ): I believe in the drive, the heart, the union and Scolaris competence. Go, Braziiiiil! ahnitaner (#BRA ): Im expecting Brazil to win, of course! Focus, strength (to resist fatigue as long as necessary) and faith. Rai Rezende: #GER is so strong..But #BRA is #PENTA. And we have one reason more to believe: The players will do the possible to win for Neymar. Brazil 0-1 Germany Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer in Belo Horizonte Brazils fans were stunned into silence for a few seconds by Thomas Mullers goal - before a deafening Brasil chant echoed around Estadio Mineirao. Brazil 0-1 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Disaster for Brazil and they had been on top. The ball came in and nobody was marking Thomas Muller. David Luiz lost his man, he had got wrapped up with the atmosphere in the first 10 minutes, and Muller just pulled off his shoulder for a very simple finish. We said Luiz had to remain his discipline, but he has just lost his concentration. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Ritchie H: And who was marking exactly??? Have all of the Brazil players gone to sleep? Abdul Karim: Oh dear Brazil. Schoolboy defending at the WorldCup. Tweet us on #bbcworldcup, text 81111 or comment on the BBC Sport Facebook page to interact with tonights live text. 12 mins Brazil 0-1 Germany Thomas Muller now has as many World Cup goals as Gary Lineker. Hes only five off the record and hes just 24. That goal hasnt quelled the Brazilian fans enthusiasm though. Plenty of noise still in Belo Horizonte. Brazil 0-1 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD He is totally unmarked. Unbelievable to get that space at this level. Muller makes it look easy but it is just about concentration. 11 mins Brazil 0-1 Germany - Thomas Muller So, so easy! Thomas Muller has his fifth goal of the World Cup, his 10th goal in World Cups, and its the most simple of the lot. Toni Kroos hits an outswinging corner, Dante and David Luiz both miss it and Muller cant believe his luck, smashing in a side-foot volley from six yards out. Brazil 0-0 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD Germany are getting in far too easily. Marcelo left a big space to run into and Brazil get lucky. The shot hits Kroos on the back. This game is very open. Both sides are saying we are going to attack better than you are. You can watch the match by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page. 9 mins Brazil 0-0 Germany End-to-end stuff! This is a very open game. Brazil attack swiftly and find Fred with his back to goal, but its almost like netball as he makes the half-turn and just waits for runners beyond him. You are allowed to travel with it Fred! The big nine loses the ball and Germany are away again - so much space in midfield and that is dangerous for the hosts. Brazil 0-0 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Brazil are snapping into the tackles when Germany get the ball and Brazil are playing a high tempo, closing the ball down quickly. With this anthem and this atmosphere, it gives the Brazilian players such a lift in the first 10 minutes. You could see the intensity on their faces, they have to control that, but it gives them an edge in terms of energy early on. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Stu: David Luiz and Dante have potentially the best hair combo of any defensive pair at a World Cup ever. Alan Wylie: Looking forward to seeing Bernard tonight for #BRA think he might have a trick up his sleeve tonight. Tweet us on #bbcworldcup, text 81111 or comment on the BBC Sport Facebook page to interact with tonights live text. 8 mins Brazil 0-0 Germany Lovely attack from Germany! Thomas Muller finds space - thats his trademark - out on the right this time, his cross comes over to Mesut Ozil on the left of the area. He looks up and as the cry is for him to shoot, he instead cuts back a brilliant pass to find Sami Khedira arriving at real pace. Khedira connects beautifully but cannons the shot into the back of Toni Kroos. Brazil 0-0 Germany Chris Bevan - BBC Sport in Brazil Not seen rain like this since I was last in Salford. A storm is engulfing the Copacabana in Rio where an estimated 70,000 fans have gathered to watch tonights match in a Fifa fanzone. Brazil 0-0 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Its exactly how Brazil started against Colombia - on the front foot. Hulk is on the left side and he played well in the first half against Colombia, he got the ball, ran at people and caused problems for defenders. The Germans are rattled and have given the ball away a couple of times already. Every time the Germans get the ball, the crowd are jeering. This is going to be some game and some atmosphere. You can listen to the game using the live coverage tab at the top of the page. 5 mins Brazil 0-0 Germany David Luiz will always have a few question marks over his head as a centre-back but he shows the other side of his game, spraying a glorious 60-yard pass out to Hulk on the wing. His cross comes to nothing and Germany again spring a quick break, but Luiz recovers well to stop Miroslav Klose in his tracks. Weve started at an excellent pace. Premier League pace. Brazil 0-0 Germany Former England defender Martin Keown - MOTD It will be interesting to see Oscar in that central role that Neymar has vacated today. Luiz Gustavo being back is very important for Brazil, especially in the absence of Silva and Neymar. 3 mins Brazil 0-0 Germany Not a great minute for Mesut Ozil, a slip robbing Germany of the chance of a quick counter, before he pulls out of a tackle in midfield. Got to be stronger there. Marcelo then has the first shot of the night but skims it wide. 1 min Brazil 0-0 Germany Bastian Schweinsteiger was visibly beaming with delight as they kicked off. They dont do nerves in Munich... Brazil 0-0 Germany Former England defender Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live That was one of the best renditions of a national anthem I have ever seen. It was unbelievable, from start to finish. Every single Brazilian in the stadium was singing. 0 mins Brazil 0-0 Germany Germany, in their snazzy red and black away kit, get us going... Join the debate at #bbcworldcup David Cushing: Class, style, skill and pace against the workman-like hosts. Chris Gilbert: Germany is the stronger team, but Brazil have the home advantage, which is big with those fans. I think Germany will shade it. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former England striker Alan Shearer - MOTD analyst Brazil have home advantage. They will obviously play for Neymar and theyll be playing to get to the final for captain Thiago Silva. They also have a wily old man in charge who has done it before. Itll be a long night, but Brazil will win it. 20:54 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) But Brazils anthem is something else altogether. With the addition of that a capella second verse after the music has stopped they have really made it their own. Tremendous. Passion? You bet. David Luiz and Julio Cesar clutch a Neymar 10 shirt as they belt it out. Brilliant. Even all 11 mascots are at full throttle.... 20:54 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Germany score high in the anthem-off, with Thomas Muller raising the stakes with a cheeky wink to the camera. Nervous Tommy? 20:53 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Big Phil hands Joachim Low a present in a Brazil bag - thats awkward. Low hasnt got Phil anything and has to do that little shrug and slope off... Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former Scotland defender Alan Hansen - MOTD analyst If I was to say who is going to win the game I would say it will be who defends better. 20:51 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) The players are in the tunnel. Here we go... 20:48 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Germany may be in their fourth World Cup semi-final in a way but it is 24 years since they won it - and 18 years since they won anything, with Euro 96 their most recent success. Thats too long for Germany to wait. Is this their year? Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former England captain Rio Ferdinand, MOTD analyst Cristiano Ronaldo said from his time in Portugal that Luiz Felipe Scolari creates a family environment and becomes the father figure. That puts a player at ease and you know if thats the case you feel relaxed as a player. He takes the expectations off the players and on to himself. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former Scotland defender Alan Hansen - MOTD analyst I like Luiz Felipe Scolari. I think he is pragmatic, single minded, immune to criticism and stands or falls by his results. David Luizs concentration levels have to be 100 per cent. In this tournament he has done alright, made some good interceptions, but at this stage one mistake could be fatal and you always feel there is a mistake there. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former England international Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live Its perfect conditions for playing football and the first 10 or 15 minutes will be key. Germany will try to isolate Dante or David Luiz as neither of them are the most disciplined of defenders, and maybe Germany can exploit their weaknesses. 20:43 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Just over 15 minutes to go until kick-off then - which means 10 minutes until the anthems. If there was a World Cup of anthems Brazil would win it hands down - beating Italy in the final... Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Juninho - Former Brazil and Middlesbrough midfielder In 2002 there were more experienced guys in the Brazil team, more quality players who could decide the match. This group though are stronger as a unit maybe. I have been in the changing rooms and felt there was a light atmosphere, they are very strong and that makes me believe that Brazil go to the final. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Huge roar for Belo Horizonte local boy Bernard when his name appeared on the big screens. What a task for him tonight, filling the gap left by the injured Neymar. Luiz Felipe Scolari said Brazil had put his injury behind them - but that may yet prove easier said than done. 20:38 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) It does not look particularly lavish but there is no doubting the colour. Will the mood be as bright in Brazils dressing room in a couple of hours? Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former England striker Alan Shearer - MOTD analyst I think Germany are a decent team and have great goalscorer in Miroslav Klose and good guy behind him in Thomas Muller, who can play left or right. They have mental toughness about them. 20:37 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Imagine following Germany at a major tournament. Have we got flights and hotels booked for at least the semi-finals lads? Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former England captain Rio Ferdinand - MOTD analyst Brazil are missing their two best players. Now its a question of who is going to stand up and take responsibility. Will David Luiz step up and organise the back four like Thiago Silva does and who is going to add the flair? They are the questions that will be asked today. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former Scotland defender Alan Hansen - MOTD analyst I dont think we have seen a great team yet and that is usually to the detriment of the tournament. But you have got any one of the four sides in the semi-finals who could win it, it is wide open. Germany v Brazil are two of the giants of world football vying for a place in the World Cup final in Brazil. That is a mouth-watering prospect. You can watch by clicking the Live Coverage tab at the top of this page. 20:33 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) This man captains his side tonight. Scorer of one of the great World Cup free-kicks last time out, can David Luiz inspire those around him again? 20:32 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Quick straw poll: Who would pick Maicon over Dani Alves? Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Brazil: Julio Cesar, Maicon, Dante, Luiz, Marcelo, Gustavo, Fernandinho, Hulk, Oscar, Bernard, Fred. Subs: Jefferson, Dani Alves, Paulinho, Maxwell, Henrique, Ramires, Hernanes, Willian, Jo, Victor. 20:30 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Stick BBC One on, or watch at the top of the screen - our coverage is under way... Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Germany: Neuer, Lahm, Boateng, Hummels, Howedes, Schweinsteiger, Khedira, Muller, Kroos, Ozil, Klose. Subs: Zieler, Grosskreutz, Ginter, Schurrle, Podolski, Draxler, Durm, Mertesacker, Gotze, Kramer, Weidenfeller. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former England international Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live The back four will have to be superb for Brazil tonight and will have to maintain their concentration throughout the 93 or 123 minutes. The role for David Luiz is vital. He has to have one of the games of his life, but also one of his most disciplined performances. He has to play as a true centre-half today and if he does not play well, then Brazil will have real concerns. 20:26 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Fernandinho was a man possessed against Colombia, charging around and putting tackles in like David Batty in his prime. Who will the Manchester City man target this evening - Mesut Ozil? Thomas Muller? 20:25 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Germany have trailed for just eight minutes at the 2014 World Cup so far. Brazil midfielder Fernandinho has committed 10 fouls in his last two World Cup matches without being booked. Germany have used the fewest players in this World Cup among the four semi-finalists - 17. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Germanys players have just emerged to warm up and received what can best be described as a loud Brazilian raspberry. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be key tonight and he looked the calmest man in the Estadio Mineirao going through his routines. Brazil are also out now after completing the usual lengthy bout of hugging and very visible team bonding. 20:20 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Joachim Low steps out into the Belo Horizonte evening carrying a glass of his favourite tipple. It looks like Scotch on the rocks but Im sure it isnt. Apple juice? Either way he looks as relaxed as he could possibly be. 20:19 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Scolaris standard 4-2-3-1 system BBC Sports South American expert Tim Vickery analysed how Brazil can flourish in the tournament without Neymar here. The above graphic was one of his potential line-ups and it has been proved correct, with Bernard favoured over Willian. This has been Scolaris base system for over a year now, since the pieces started to come together at the start of last June with the entry of Gustavo. he said. Maintaining the formation would be a gesture of faith in his players and in the depth of his squad. Willian has been seen as the first reserve for either Neymar or Oscar. Indeed, before the tournament there was a media push for him to be in the side in place of his Chelsea team-mate. The impression is that he has lost ground over the course of the last few weeks. 20:16 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Both sets of players look remarkably calm given the pressure of tonights game. Brazil are captained by David Luiz tonight in a back four featuring some very big hair indeed... Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former England international Danny Mills - BBC Radio 5 live You have to back Scolari and say he knows what he is doing by picking Bernard. We were expecting Brazil to be a bit negative but if it pays off the manager will be a legend. Sometimes you can throw in a player out of the blue and he comes up with a performance. Scolari believes in Bernard and perhaps he can come up with something different. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Once again this stadium is a sea of yellow Brazil shirts and the volume will turn up with every minute towards kick-off now. Germanys fans are making plenty of noise in a small corner and the weather is absolutely perfect - cool and overcast which will suit the players. 20:08 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) So Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Bernard is the man chosen to take Neymars place on the left of the Brazil attack this evening. What do we know about the 21-year-old? Hes only 5ft 5ins tall and cost the Ukraine side around 25m Euros last summer when he left Brazil. Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said last summer that he has joy in his legs. Can he share the joy tonight? 2005 Vote Earlier we asked you who will contest the World Cup final. Now it is time to select your winner in our Match of the Day vote. Argentina, Brazil, Germany or Netherlands? Pick your choice via the voting section on this page. Voting will close at 21:00 BST. The result will be announced in this page and on the Brazil v Germany Match of the Day programme on BBC1. Terms and conditions can be read here. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) So how can you keep up to date with tonights semi-final I hear you say? You can watch the match live on BBC One from 20:30 BST or click on the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page to view. Former England striker and MOTD presenter Gary Lineker will be joined by former England captain Alan Shearer, ex-Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown and former Scotland defender Alan Hansen. Match commentator Steve Wilson will be joined by former Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown in Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. Join the debate at #bbcworldcup Michael Hilton: Looking forward to seeing this classic Brazilian attacking line-up of Fred and Bernard Rian Hoskins: Its going to be a tight match. Germany have picked the right set-up while Brazils passion shines through. Too close to call. 19:54 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) BBC Radio 5 live - For those out and about, you can also listen on BBC Radio 5 live. Mark Pougatch presents build-up from 20:00 BST, before match commentary with Mike Ingham, Ian Dennis and Danny Mills from 21:00 BST. You can also listen by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page. 19:53 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Germany are unchanged - so Miroslav Klose does indeed start up front. Germany: Neuer, Hoewedes, Hummels, Khedira, Schweinsteiger, Ozil, Klose, Muller, Lahm (c), Kroos, Boateng 19:52 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) There are three changes for Brazil, with Bernard getting the nod to replace Neymar. Brazil: Julio Cesar, David Luiz (c), Fernandinho, Marcelo, Hulk, Fred, Oscar, Dante, Luiz Gustavo, Bernard, Maicon 19:48 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Whos your money on then? The hosts minus their two best players?Or the visitors who havent really played well since their opening game?Or are we going all the way to extra-time yet again...? Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Former England captain Gary Lineker, MOTD I really thought Brazil had got it together in the first half of their quarter-final against Colombia. They played fast, attacking aggressive football - very aggressive at times, the referee could probably have stamped down on that quicker. They went 2-0 up in the second half and then it all went wrong. They started booting the ball aimlessly out of play, they got over-excited, they thought they had won it and were wasting time. Thiago Silva got a silly second yellow in the tournament and then Neymar got injured with a couple of minutes to go. All of a sudden you are thinking can they still do it? Text us on 81111 David, Wales: The Germans will win tonight. They often seem not to be doing much and then the ball hits the back of the net. The dangerous thing for them is the pace out of midfield that Brazil has vs the German offside trap. If Germany keep their shape and hold an effective line I believe they will win this match. Steve Huish in Surbiton: Germany to win this evening. All due respect to Brazil over Neymar but they fouled their way to the semi final. Germany playing good football. The ref has to stop the fouling and give yellows. Ross in Kent: Evenings like this make me wish England were actually good at football! 19:38 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Is tonight the night? Miroslav Klose was a surprise starter in the quarter-final against France and the Germany forward needs one more goal to become the leading scorer in World Cup history. Incidentally, while Leeds striker Ross McCormack has joined Fulham for a reported £11m, Klose has only cost a combined total of £3.3m during his career. World Cup top scorer or Championship top scorer? Hmmm... 19:34 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) No window-banging, cap-wearing nonsense from the Germans as they step off their coach. They are here for business. Just Miroslav Kloses fourth World Cup semi-final... 19:33 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) The entire Brazil squad are in fact wearing those Neymar caps. Like when someone turns up on the morning of a stag do with t-shirts with your name on the back, some look more comfortable in them than others... 19:31 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) This may be Germanys fourth semi-final in a row, but Brazil do not mess about once they get this far. They have won each and every one of their last six semi-finals. Pedigree everywhere you look tonight... Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) BBC World Service sports reporter John Bennett: Fans outside the Brazil team hotel in Belo Horizonte earlier on. Hope the players had ear plugs - next to a very busy road. 19:28 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Ive just seen footage of that Brazil team coach pulling up a the stadium, and players and team officials could not look more relaxed as they join in with the samba beats coming from the massed crowds, thumping on the windows. Big Phil is wearing a white baseball cap with #ForcaNeymar on it. Not sure thats a winning look... Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Phil McNulty - BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Slogan emblazoned along the side of Brazils World Cup team coach reads: Brace Youself - The Sixth Is Coming. They hope - and dream. Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Brazils suspended captain Thiago Silva on Twitter: All of us united for one aim: victory!! #BRA. 19:24 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) How will Brazil cope without their number 10? Will they be Spinal Tap without Nigel Tufnel? Or Genesis without Peter Gabriel? Wait, would that make Willian Phil Collins? Theres a weird image... Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Brazil playmaker Neymar, who misses the rest of the World Cup with a fractured bone in his back, has tweeted: Thanks for all the messages #JogaPraEle (#PlayForHim) from you and from my mates in the national squad. Now I ask them alongside the whole of Brazil: #JogaPraMim (#PlayForMe). 19:21 Brazil v Germany (21:00 BST) Brazils preparations for this semi-final could hardly have been worse. Captain Thiago Silva misses out through suspension, and main man Neymar - scorer of four goals in the tournament - is injured. Will they cope? Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says so. Neymar has done his share. Now its up to us to do our share, the coach said. We have accepted what has happened and we are focusing on other things. In this match we will be playing not just for ourselves and everything weve ever dreamed of, but also for Neymar and everything hes done for us. BBC © 2014
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