Brazil had to suffer a tragic fate in the 2014 World Cup. Brazil, which hosted the 2014 World Cup, had to bury its dream deep.
Carrying the champion's mission at home, Brazil actually had to accept their defeat gracefully. They had to stop in the semifinals when they met representatives of Europe, Germany.
Brazil's defeat in the semifinals even left an imprint on the match for third place. Again, the European representatives were again the culprits.
This time it was the Dutch who added to Brazil's suffering at home. The Netherlands even beat Brazil with a 3-0 score.
Brazil: It's Falling Down the Stairs
Brazil had to bear the shame when it beat Germany in the semifinals. Unmitigated, Germany punished Brazil with a landslide score of 7-1.
This defeat, of course, made the mentality of the Brazilian players completely destroyed. After the match against Germany, the Brazilian players even cried, not expecting to be beaten by European representatives.
The defeat had an impact on the match against the Netherlands in the fight for third place. Brazil at that time appeared less insistent until again finished with a score of 3-0.
Brazil's Defensive Fragile
Brazil did not learn from their mistakes in the semifinal against Germany. Those who conceded up to seven goals indicated a big hole in Team Samba's defense.
But Brazil kept repeating the same mistake in the third place fight. Facing the Dutch who appeared to attack, Brazil again conceded many goals.
This time the opposing team was able to score three goals against Brazil. Replacing some defenders in fact does not provide significant strength in the Brazilian defense.
European Team Lost for the Third Time
The defeat against the Netherlands is not the first time Brazil has felt. At the 2010 World Cup, Brazil was also eliminated by the Netherlands in the Quarter-Finals.
At that time the Dutch were able to comeback in the second half thanks to Wesley Sneijder's heroic action. The Netherlands finally won 2-1 through a brace Sneijder.
At the 2006 World Cup, Brazil also had to be eliminated by a European team. At that time it was France who came out as the butcher of Brazil in the quarter-finals.
The elimination of Brazil in the 2014 World Cup Semifinals by Germany was the fruit of karma for the Samba Team. Because in the 2002 World Cup Final Brazil managed to beat Germany two goals without reply.