The world of football reacted with the same disbelief shared by the rest of the planet while watching Germany's 7-1 humiliation of hosts Brazil in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Brazil's dream of winning the tournament in their home country was effectively ended after the Germans scored five goals in the first 29minutes - the fastest time it has ever taken a team to reach that number in World Cup history - on a night when the record books were being rewritten practicallly every time Joachim Low's side touched the ball. The likes of Theo Walcott, Radamel Falcao and Daniel Sturridge took to social media as the Twittersphere seemed to collectively pinch itself to confirm the shock result was a reality. VIDEO Scroll down for German fans celebrate their 7-1 victory over hosts Brazil . Scare stare: Goalkeeper John Ruddy shared most people's eye-popping reaction . Pictures paint 149 characters: Tim Cahill and Romelu Lukaku share their *shocked faces* . Goal getter: Daniel Sturridge paid tribute to Miroslav Klose for becoming the World Cup's highest ever scorer . Tongue tied: Theo Walcott was lost for words to explain the drubbing . Upton spark: West Ham's Andy Carroll suggested he had a good day in training . WTF? Radamel Falcao and friends watch the game in disbelief . Scouse humour: Robbie Fowler implied that PSG's Brazilian contingent didn't have the best of nights . Playing for keeps: Despite all the goals, Ben Foster gave a nod to Manuel Neuer . Party pooper: Lee Dixon is unlikely to have a large night in Brazil this evening . Food for thought: Golfer Lee Westwood got in some last minute Suarez-baiting . Italian job: Former World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro reverted to stereotype . Someone's happy! Andre Agassi let partner Steffi Graf get on with the celebrations . VIDEO Distraught Brazilians watch on from Rio . Fun at work: Things are looking rosy for former Chelsea defender Robert Huth . Old boss: Jurgen Klinsmann was proud of the team he helped evolve . Awkward! Rio Ferdinand points out that the pain is not over for Brazil . Game for a laugh: Youssouf Mulumbu couldn't help but see the funny side . Two sides: Anders Lindegaard tries to give a balanced view of things . Just saying: Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone poses a question on everyone's lips . Rhyme on time: City star Edin Dzeko is a poet and he doesn't even know it . You don't say: Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado states the bleeding obvious .
Brazil's World Cup dream ended in humiliation as Germany hammered the hosts 7-1 .
The match will go down as one of the most shocking in World Cup history .
Daniel Sturridge, Theo Walcott, Radamel Falcao and more, took to Twitter to express their reactions .
The world of football reacted with the same disbelief shared by the rest of the planet while watching Germany's 7-1 humiliation of hosts Brazil in the semi-finals of the World Cup. Brazil's dream of winning the tournament in their home country was effectively ended after the Germans scored five goals in the first 29minutes - the fastest time it has ever taken a team to reach that number in World Cup history - on a night when the record books were being rewritten practicallly every time Joachim Low's side touched the ball. The likes of Theo Walcott, Radamel Falcao and Daniel Sturridge took to social media as the Twittersphere seemed to collectively pinch itself to confirm the shock result was a reality. VIDEO Scroll down for German fans celebrate their 7-1 victory over hosts Brazil . Scare stare: Goalkeeper John Ruddy shared most people's eye-popping reaction . Pictures paint 149 characters: Tim Cahill and Romelu Lukaku share their *shocked faces* . Goal getter: Daniel Sturridge paid tribute to Miroslav Klose for becoming the World Cup's highest ever scorer . Tongue tied: Theo Walcott was lost for words to explain the drubbing . Upton spark: West Ham's Andy Carroll suggested he had a good day in training . WTF? Radamel Falcao and friends watch the game in disbelief . Scouse humour: Robbie Fowler implied that PSG's Brazilian contingent didn't have the best of nights . Playing for keeps: Despite all the goals, Ben Foster gave a nod to Manuel Neuer . Party pooper: Lee Dixon is unlikely to have a large night in Brazil this evening . Food for thought: Golfer Lee Westwood got in some last minute Suarez-baiting . Italian job: Former World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro reverted to stereotype . Someone's happy! Andre Agassi let partner Steffi Graf get on with the celebrations . VIDEO Distraught Brazilians watch on from Rio . Fun at work: Things are looking rosy for former Chelsea defender Robert Huth . Old boss: Jurgen Klinsmann was proud of the team he helped evolve . Awkward! Rio Ferdinand points out that the pain is not over for Brazil . Game for a laugh: Youssouf Mulumbu couldn't help but see the funny side . Two sides: Anders Lindegaard tries to give a balanced view of things . Just saying: Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone poses a question on everyone's lips . Rhyme on time: City star Edin Dzeko is a poet and he doesn't even know it . You don't say: Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado states the bleeding obvious .
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