FIFA World Cup 2014: Brazil vs Germany [08/07/2014] At 9pm

«§» 8 July 2014

Brazil begin life without Neymar at this World Cup as they face Germany in today’s semi-final, at the Estadio Mineirao, 9pm.

The Barcelona forward suffered a fractured vertebra following a clash with Jose Zuniga in Friday’s 2-1 win over Colombia and was ruled out of the rest of the competition by doctors after the match in Fortaleza. Hosts Brazil could field a central midfield three, or else pick an attack-minded replacement such as Willian or Bernard.



The clash between these two very strong teams (Brazil - are on a mission to win the gold at home) and (Germany - are looking to capture their first World title since 1990)  promises to be a very exciting match whereas they have only met once before at a World Cup and that was in the 2002 final when the Selecao won 2-0.

Brazil captain Thiago Silva is banned, so Dante will deputise, but they have Luis Gustavo back from suspension.

Germany coach Joachim is on a decisive line whether to recall centre-back Per Mertesacker, who was left out against France for tactical reasons.

BRAZIL

World Cup winners: 5 (1958/62/70/94 and 2002)
Finalists: 2 (1950, 1998)
Leading World Cup scorer: Ronaldo — 15
4-5-1
Julio Cesar-(Toronto FC/CAN)(12); Maicon-(Roma/ITA)(23), David Luiz-(Paris Saint-Germain/FRA)(4), Dante-(Bayern Munich/GER)(13), Marcelo-(Real Madrid/ESP)(6); Luiz Gustavo-(Wolfsburg/GER)(17), Fernandinho-(Manchester City/ENG) (5); Hulk-(Zenit Saint Petersburg/RUS)(7), Oscar-(Chelsea/ENG)(11), Willian-(Chelsea/ENG)(19); Fred-(Fluminense)(9)


GERMANY

World Cup winners: 3 all as West Germany (1954/74/90)
Finalists: 4 (1966/82/86/2002)
Leading World Cup scorer: Miroslav Klose — 15
4-3-3
Neuer-(Bayern Munich)(1); Lahm-(Bayern Munich)(16), Boateng-(Bayern Munich)(20), Hummels-(Borussia Dortmund)(5), Howedes-(Schalke 04)(4); Khedira-(Real Madrid/ESP)(6), Schweinsteiger-(Bayern Munich)(7), Kroos-(Bayern Munich)(18); Ozil-(Arsenal/ENG)(8.), Muller-(Bayern Munich)(13), Gotze-(Bayern Munich)(19)

Who will qualify for the super duper FIFA World Cup final?

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Posted: at 8-07-2014 02:35 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

Wish my boys luck, how I wish say na nigeria

Posted: at 8-07-2014 07:25 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

Germany 2 d fullest

Posted: at 8-07-2014 08:22 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

Let d best team win

Posted: at 8-07-2014 09:31 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero

"This is a true definition of 'how are the mighty fallen?'...Chai! the daughters of the Philistines are rejoicing already "

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Posted: at 8-07-2014 09:55 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

I can't shout, it's now b-r-a-z-i-l + extra. Super Eagles of Nigeria went out without shielding tears but Brazil are coming home with weeping/lashing whereas they are already home, what a total humiliation, yey! Neymar missing makes Brazil to be vomiting goals.

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Posted: at 8-07-2014 10:41 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

the Brazilian poor defence was finally exposed

Posted: at 8-07-2014 10:52 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

The two best keepers (Spain - Iker Casillas) and (Brazil - Julio Cesar) are now the two worst keepers in the world.

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Posted: at 8-07-2014 11:08 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

A well-deserved victory for the Germans.. Brazilians were humiliated.
Brazil was an overrated team.  Four goals in six minutes? Almost like "Work & Eat"
Eleven Neymars would not have contained the Germans.
Football game is all about “GOALS” and not fancy game or “Walk-In-Football”

Overall or after all Nigerian Green Eagles was a good team and I am proud of them.
Eagles should learn from this match.

Posted: at 8-07-2014 11:36 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

SORRY NA BRAZIL NAME..

Posted: at 8-07-2014 11:37 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero