Germany pulverized Brazil as they won 7 – 1 at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, humiliating the host team and moving on to the World Cup Finals.

Brazil’s defeat was considered to be the biggest defeat in World Cup history, which surpassed the 3 – 0 loss over France in 1998.

The host team was incapacitated with the absence of star player Neymar after suffering from a vertebrae injury from their match against Colombia. Team captain Thiago Silva was also suspended after being booked from the same match.

Germany was up 5 – 0 29 minutes in the game – noted as the fastest in World Cup history. The Germans began the onslaught against Brazil on the 11th – minute mark as Thomas Muller attacked with a right-footed shot through a cross by Toni Kroos.

Miroslav Klose adds another point on the team with a right-footed shot on the 23rd – minute mark. Toni Kroos also displayed an excellent performance in the game, scoring two goals in succession – on the 24th and 26th – minute mark of the match.

Sami Khedira adds another point for the team as he nets a right-footed shot on the 29th – minute mark with an assist by Mesut Ozil. Substitute Andre Schurrle further increases Germany’s lead over Brazil as he nets two goals on the 69th and 79th – minute mark.

Brazil manages to score a goal just right before the end of the match, with Oscar netting a right-footed shot with a through ball by Marcelo on the 90th – minute mark. Brazil’s loss was their first competitive home defeat in 39 years.

David Luiz of Brazil laments on the result of the match at CBC Sports: "We wanted to make the people happy…unfortunately we couldn't. We apologize to all Brazilians."

With Brazil’s defeat, Germany moves on to the World Cup finals at Estadio Macarana in Rio De Janeiro on Sunday, facing the winner between Netherlands and Argentina. On the other hand, Brazil will still have a play-off for third place against the loser of the semifinal match at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on Saturday.