Top 5 most surprising moments in football this decade

#1 Germany humiliates Brazil on their own ground (2014)

Miroslav Klose

In World Cup 2014 there were many memorable games - the Netherlands 5:1 win against Spain, Uruguay 3:1 loss against Costa Rica and Germany struggle against Algeria to name a few. But undoubtedly Germany's and Brazil's semi-final match completely trumped them all. One of the most unexpected games in the history of football.

Brazil hosted the World Cup for the first time since 1950 when they shockingly lost to Uruguay. While showing unconvincing football, the hosts still had a successful tournament till the semi-final. Brazil had won the group, beat Chile and Columbia in knock-out stages but after then they had to face their strongest opponent yet - Germany. As the World Cup was going, Europeans had become the favourites for the title, showing beautiful and unstoppable football. Germany's chances seemingly increased when Brazil lost their captain Thiago Silva and leader Neymar for the semi-final match.

The game had an equal start but in the 11th minute, Germany took the lead. They exposed Brazil's problems in defence who left Thomas Muller completely free after a corner. After ten quiet minutes veteran striker Miroslav Klose got his 16th World Cup goal, breaking Ronaldo's record. Germany then struck three goals in a short space of time, making it a humiliating 5:0 lead before halftime.

The second half was expectedly slower but Germany still found a way to score two while Brazil got one consolation goal.

The game broke the record for the biggest margin in a semi-final match and biggest loss by a host nation. It was Brazil's most crushing defeat since 1920.