Germans send Brazil into mourning with 7-1 humiliation

Klose becomes highest scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals

A rampaging Germany destroyed five-time champion Brazil's reputation as a football powerhouse, handing them a 7-1 defeat to enter the World Cup final for record eighth time.

The defeat sent the football crazy host country into stunned silence and national mourning here today.

It was a devastating day for Brazil who were playing a highly emotional semifinal without injured superstar striker Neymar as they were steamrolled into submission by the Germans, who took revenge of their 0-2 defeat in 2002 summit clash in Japan in the only other World Cup clash between the two sides.

Thomas Mueller opened scoring in the 11th minute before goals from Miroslav Klose (23rd), Toni Kroos (24th and 26th), Sami Khedira (29th) and Andre Schuerrle (69th and 79th) broke hearts of yellow clad Selecao fans at the Estadio Mineirao here.

Oscar scored the consolation goal for Brazil in the 90th minute but it was all over by then as Brazil ended their World Cup campaign at home.

Today's defeat was Brazil's biggest international defeat. Brazil conceded five goals without reply in the opening half hour and looked hapless without suspended captain Thiago Silva.

Klose became the highest scorer in World Cup history with his 16th strike today, surpassing Brazil legend Ronaldo's 15 goals. He also became the only player in history to play in four World Cup semifinals.