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Dante for silva expected, gustavo had to come in & Bernard is a good move for Neymar. Would have like Willian but injured #BRAGER #WorldCup

by Quinby07 via twitter 7/8/2014 7:12:50 PM
Right then people. Who wants some stats ahead of tonight's match. Of course you do. Here we go:

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:16:38 PM
Remember 2002: Brazil have reached the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 2002, a year that they went on to lift the trophy.

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:18:22 PM
Consistent: Germany are the first country to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in four consecutive tournaments.

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:18:50 PM
Two to tango: Their last meeting came in August 2011. Goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger, Andre Schurrle and Mario Gotze helped Germany to a 3-2 win. Neymar and Robinho netted for Brazil.

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:19:58 PM
Clean as a whistle: No side have kept more clean sheets in the 2014 World Cup than Germany (3), while Brazil have only kept one in their five matches

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:20:35 PM
What is it about 2002? : Germany’s only defeat in their last nine matches against South American opposition at the World Cup came in the 2002 final versus Brazil. They have won six and drawn two of the other eight.

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:21:43 PM
Almost there: Miroslav Klose needs one goal to be the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. He is currently joint-top with Ronaldo (15 goals).

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:22:07 PM
by FootballFanCast.com via twitter 7/8/2014 7:22:49 PM
Klose. Played against Brazil in 2002, and in the starting lineup today. Wow. #Legend #WC2014 #BRAvGER

by ainslieann via twitter 7/8/2014 7:25:28 PM
Yes! Klose is starting hopefully he scores and gets revenge for 2002. He's the only one left who played in that final.

by Kamran Siddiqi via twitter 7/8/2014 7:26:20 PM
If Klose scores the goal to break Ronaldo's WC record AND defeat BrazIl at home, it will be mayhem in the streets

by allworldkal via twitter 7/8/2014 7:26:40 PM
by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:28:32 PM
Brazilians know how to have a good time.

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:29:36 PM
Here's how Germany line-up

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:33:33 PM
And Brazil

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:34:13 PM
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand:
"Brazil are missing their two best players. Now it's a question of who is going to stand up and take responsibility. Will David Luiz step up and organise the back four like Thiago Silva does and who is going to add the flair? They are the questions that will be asked today."

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:39:34 PM
by FootballFanCast.com via twitter 7/8/2014 7:40:38 PM
Having been ruled out of this match, Brazil's Thiago Silva decides to get back to his boyband roots...

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:42:19 PM
by brazuca via twitter 7/8/2014 7:43:09 PM
Former Brazilian midfielder Juninho:
"In 2002 there were more experienced guys in the Brazil team, more quality players who could decide the match. This group though are stronger as a unit maybe.
"I have been in the changing rooms and felt there was a light atmosphere, they are very strong and that makes me believe that Brazil go to the final."

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:43:47 PM
David Luiz will drive Brazil to victory tonight. He's been my star of this World Cup. Such passion/commitment/determination. #BRAvGER

by Piers Morgan via twitter 7/8/2014 7:48:04 PM
Well, there you have it. Piers Morgan is backing Luiz to play well. Now watch him get stretchered off after 2 mins....

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:50:00 PM
There has to be a Brazilian, somewhere, anywhere on this earth that is better than Fred. #BRAvGER

by Mark Boutros via twitter 7/8/2014 7:51:57 PM
Looking forward to seeing Fred leading the line like a boss tonight. #miracles #BRAvGER

by LiamPort via twitter 7/8/2014 7:52:49 PM
The stadium is absolutely rocking at Belo Horizonte. Here come the anthems....

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:53:33 PM
David Luiz is holding up a Neymar shirt during the anthem. He needs to concentrate on his singing...

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:55:30 PM
I defy you to not love this Brazilian anthem. So good.

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:56:10 PM
We're about to Kick Off. Remember to follow us over at @FootballFanCast on Twitter . Our Twitter handle has been described as "something really special" by Big Phil Scolari (OK we made that part up)

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 7:58:50 PM
Brazil and Germany underway in World Cup semifinal #1

by WTOP Sports 7/8/2014 8:00:22 PM
Is Bernard going to be the new Neymar. Well, probably not, but let's find out.

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 8:00:36 PM
Who ever wins this match wins the World Cup for me #BRAvGER

by Abdul mohaimen via twitter 7/8/2014 8:01:07 PM
7 of the 22 on the pitch are @FCBayern players and some of the others have played for them before #bbcworldcup #BRAvGER #BrazilvsGermany

by Mark O'Neill via twitter 7/8/2014 8:01:12 PM
Hopefully going to be a great game #BRAvGER

by Sadie_U via twitter 7/8/2014 8:01:19 PM
Looking forward to this game, predict very experienced German team to break Brazilian hearts. Let battle commence! #BRAvGER #WorldCup2014

by Glyn123ABC via twitter 7/8/2014 8:01:24 PM
Looking forward to this game. Think Brazil will do it though #BravGer

by Alan Ayres via twitter 7/8/2014 8:01:35 PM
Brazil certainly have the passion but do they have the firepower. I think I'll be very tough for them to get past Germany #WorldCup #BRAvGER

by voiddj via twitter 7/8/2014 8:01:52 PM
1 MIN - Bright start from the Brazilians as Hulk crosses it for Bernard. Neuer out to it fast.

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 8:04:08 PM
7 Mins - Chance for Germany as the ball is slammed into the defender by Khedira. Cross from Ozil. Brazilian full backs leaving huge spaces behind as they go for that early goal. Will that cost them?

by Football FanCast via Snack Media 7/8/2014 8:08:19 PM
this game feels like a final! #BRAvGER #WorldCup2014

by Shadi Makgothi via twitter 7/8/2014 8:09:05 PM
Clash of the fifa titans #BRAvGER

by Traveler via twitter 7/8/2014 8:09:09 PM
GOAL GERMANY! What terrible defending from Brazil. Thomas Mueller side foots it into the goal off a Toni Kroos corner. Shoddy defence. 1-0 Germany

by Football FanCast 7/8/2014 8:11:26 PM
Müller made that look sooo easy! #GER

by maegan9 via twitter 7/8/2014 8:12:50 PM
Mueller is always in the right spot at the right time

by under_myumbella via twitter 7/8/2014 8:12:55 PM
Brazil's defence has been all over the place. It was just a matter of time before they conceded. More coming ^^

by lamac_02 via twitter 7/8/2014 8:13:06 PM

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