This World Cup was all about exorcising the ghosts of 1950 for Brazil.
But the country will now have to sleep with the night light on after Germany were finished with them.
A 7 - 1 defeat was the nightmare scenario as goals each from Toni Kroos, Andre Schurrle (both 2), Thomas Muller, Miroslav Klose and Sami Khedira have booked Germany's place in Sunday's World Cup final.
Oscar claimed a late and pointless consolation for the host nation.
The Twittersphere had plenty to say:
Every Brazilian defender. #BRAvsGER http://t.co/8J9HKorQqt
— Annie Colbert (@anniecolbert) July 8, 2014
When does Low put Neuer up at striker? #BRAvsGER
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 8, 2014
I've seen 5-0 a few times before...it's not the end of the world, Brazil! 🙈
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) July 8, 2014
Relax people Brazil are only 1 converted try down... #0-5
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) July 8, 2014
Big Phil Scolari hasn't been this scared since Roman Abramovich sent him a 'we need to talk' text. #WorldCup #BRAvsGER
— FTBpro (@FTBpro) July 8, 2014
Don't think this one will be going to penalties? #bra #ger
— Ciaran Lynch (@CiaranLynchTD) July 8, 2014
Another rout spoilt for Neuer... first it was Andy Keogh & now Oscar #nocleansheet
— Mark McCadden (@markmccadden) July 8, 2014
At least Brazil finally showed they can entertain
— Barney Ronay (@barneyronay) July 8, 2014
The saddest photo of the night pic.twitter.com/ivrZzq2KYb
— BuzzFeed UK (@BuzzFeedUK) July 8, 2014
Some day, my grandchild will notice a World Cup semi final score of #Bra 1 #Ger 7 and ask "Is this right?" And I'll say "yes, I watched it"
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) July 8, 2014
House rules on Fifa14 with the boys is 3goals and your off @EASPORTSFIFA I don't know what to say #7nil @FIFAWorldCup #timcahilling
— Tim Cahill (@Tim_Cahill) July 8, 2014
Brazil team just had the audacity to salute fans inside stadium. Boos and jeers in return.
— Neil Ashton (@neilashton_) July 8, 2014
#BRA 1 vs #GER 7 😳 #WC2014 #BrasilvsGermany #Prediction pic.twitter.com/zdo2TJBT62
— Gaizka Mendieta (@GaizkaMendieta6) July 8, 2014
Horrific, sickening, mesmerising, unforgettable. This will never be forgotten and may never be understood. Most remarkable night of my life.
— Ewan MacKenna (@EwanMacKenna) July 8, 2014
