WC 2014 Semi Final Germany Vs. Brazil

[Ouroboros]

Only the second time they have faced each other at the World Cup.

It's a really remarkable fact, given that these two are the most successful World Cup nations (yeah, take that Italy). I was going to say I suppose their eras of dominance haven't quite overlapped, but they've been very close - Germany win in 54, Brazil in 58 and 62; Germany in in 90, Brazil in 94; Brazil win in 70, Germany beaten finalists in 66, win in 74.

Weird.

[Bandini]

I appreciate that this is nitpicking somewhat (but then this is the internet!), but seeing the words "periods of dominance" and a reference to the Brazil 94 side together is rather irksome.

[Ouroboros]

Fair.

Though in this context, the important fact is that the further you go in the tournament the more likely you are to play Germany at some stage. By that measure Brazil in 94 are more relevant than Brazil in 82.

[Big Foot]

Want Germany to win - either way, I expect the winner of tonight's game to be the World Cup winner.

[Mr.Swainey]

Want Germany to win - either way, I expect the winner of tonight's game to be the World Cup winner.

Argentina winning it in the Maracana will be nothing short of special.

[Ian Royal]

8.00 mins in, two soft decisions in Brazil's favour, one soft one not given.

[Ian Royal]

So, so easy. Beautiful.

[Royal Rother]

This could be utter humiliation the way it's started.

5-1 Germany.

[soggy biscuit]

David Luish, Luish Gushtavo...

[Ian Royal]

Nice dive from Marcello.

[brighton_royal]

I loathe this Brazilian team. Hope they all die*




*metaphorically.

[Ian Royal]

KLOSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

HE's oxf*rd done it!!!!

[wingnut]

And there it is

[brighton_royal]

Brilliant.

[sputnik]

BROFLaziLOL!

Great start for the Germans.

[Hendo]

So glad he has done it tonight in a game that really mattered. Brazil look all over the place.

[Whatevs]

BraziLOL

[Fluff]

Get in, Brazil are very poor defensively

[soggy biscuit]

Klose than close

3!

[brighton_royal]

LOLITERALLY LOLOVING THIS