Both Brazil and Germany reached the semi-finals with an undefeated record in the competition, with the Brazilians ' quarter - final with Colombia causing them to lose striker Neymar to injury, and defender and captain Thiago Silva to accumulation of yellow cards. Despite the absences, a close match was expected, given both teams were traditional FIFA World Cup forces, sharing eight tournaments won and having previously met in the 2002 FIFA World Cup Final, where Brazil won 2 -- 0 and earned their fifth title. This match, however, ended in a shocking loss for Brazil; Germany led 5 -- 0 at half time, with four goals scored within six minutes, and subsequently brought the score up to 7 -- 0 in the second half. Brazil scored a consolation goal in the last minute, ending the match 7 -- 1. Germany 's Toni Kroos was selected as the man of the match.
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