World Cup 2014 semi final Brazil vs Germany. International powers meet with a championship berth on the line.
Brazil has not lost an international game at home since 1975. They are playing without center back Thiago Silva, who picked up his second yellow card in the last game against Columbia. And Neymar who was injured late in that same game. This will hurt the host team, I know that they are Brazil and they have talent all over the pitch. Players are ready to step into those roles and show that they are capable. But lets be honest it will be hard to replace these two players. Silva is a defensive leader and organizer and Neymar is Neymar which means he is dynamic. It would have been tough for Brazil with these two on the pitch. Fred, Jo and Hulk will have to step up and find ways to open up the German defense.
Germany is an international power and no one is surprised that they are here. There is talent all over the pitch. They believe they can attack Brazil with out the fear of a counter. Mueller, Schurrle, Kroos and Hummels can posses and control the pace of the game. And when given a chance they can finish. They are strong in the back and do not give up a lot of chances much less goals. It will be hard for Brazil to break them down without Neymar.
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