World Cup semifinal in pictures
Germany humiliated Brazil 7-1 in the first World Cup semifinal on Tuesday. The hosts were crushed within 23 minutes of the first half.
Emotionally charged
Both sides lined up tensely ahead of the game - with the Selecao singing their national anthem a capella with their usual passion. Goalkeeper Julio Cesar and defender David Luiz held up the shirt of their injured talisman Neymar.
Müller opens the scoring
Thomas Müller took advantage of a pinpoint corner from Toni Kroos - and hopeless defending from the Brazilian defense - to volley in the opening goal in the tenth minute. It was his fifth of the tournament.
Klose crosses the line
Miroslav Klose finally got his 16th World Cup goal, breaking the record of Brazilian Ronaldo, after collecting the rebound off his own shot at goalkeeper Julio Cesar. It was weirdly similar to Ronaldo's goal against Oliver Kahn in the 2002 World Cup final.
Ramshackle defense
The Selecao were rattled after the second quick goal, and what defensive discipline they had was utterly shattered in an extraordinary first half.
Kroos' quickfire brace
Toni Kroos, having provided the delivery for the opener, collected two of his own within three minutes, each after Germany were allowed to complete neat one-twos inside the Brazilian penalty area.
Khedira tops off incredible 20 minutes
Sami Khedira made it 5-0 within inside half an hour for Germany - the Real Madrid man was left completely alone as he followed up yet another attack.
The rock
When Brazil rallied a little early in the second half, they created a brief flurry of chances, only to be stopped by Manuel Neuer. The German goalkeeper pulled out another commanding performance between the sticks, and was visibly annoyed when Oscar got a stoppage-time consolation goal for the hosts.
Schürrle you can't be serious
In the second half, Andre Schürrle - who replaced Klose - finished off two German counterattacks, the second from a tight angle.
Brazilian tears
Brazil fans were shown on TV weeping bitterly from mid-way through the first half. The players had to wait till the final whistle to let their grief show.
Shell-shocked
The TV images were dominated by Brazilians either openly weeping or else with their jaws dropping in bewilderment - but they weren't the only ones. It was a result that truly no one predicted.