Brazil players react after the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte July 8, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh Jul 08 2014
Germany's Thomas Mueller (C) celebrates past Brazil's David Luiz and goalkeeper Julio Cesar after scoring a goal during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte July 8, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray Jul 08 2014
(Reuters) - The Netherlands are one win away from a second straight World Cup final while opponents Argentina head into Wednesday's last-four clash looking to end their 24-year wait for a place in the biggest game of all.
Germany scored five goals in 18 astonishing first-half minutes on their way to a 7-1 semi-final mauling of Brazil on Tuesday which shattered the host nation's hopes of winning their sixth World Cup.
Germany shocked the world by annihilating Brazil 7-1 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinal Tuesday, the most lopsided game in World Cup semifinals history. Latin Post.com examines why Brazil fell apart, and what Germany did right to earn their historic win.
Germany advanced to the 2014 World Cup Final after scoring a stunning 7-1 win over host Brazil in their semi-final showdown on Tuesday at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte.
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Germany's national soccer team assistant coach Hansi Flick addresses a news conference in the village of Santo Andre north of Porto Seguro June 18, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 07 2014
Referee Yuichi Nishimura of Japan runs during the last referee training camp before the 2014 World Cup at the Zico Football Centre in Rio de Janeiro June 6, 2014. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes Jul 07 2014
Germany's Per Mertesacker, Benedikt Hoewedes and goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler (front L-R) disembark from a ferry transporting Germany's national soccer team across the Rio Joao de Tiba river in the town of Santa Cruz Cabralia north of Porto Seguro July 7, 2014, as the team travels to Belo Horizonte for their 2014 World Cup semi final soccer match against Brazil. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 07 2014