Record defeat “worst day of my life, I will be remembered as the coach to lose 7-1”— Scolari

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said his side’s stunning 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany in their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday had been the worst day of his life.

“I think it was the worst day of my life, but life goes on,” said the 65-year-old.

“I will be remembered as the coach to lose 7-1 but I knew that risk when I took the job and life goes on so that is what I am going to do.”

Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (L) reacts during the semi-final football match between Brazil and Germany at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte on July 8, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  AFP PHOTO / PEDRO UGARTE

Brazil were swept aside by a stunning start from the Germans as goals from Thomas Mueller, Miroslav Klose, Sami Khedira and two from Toni Kroos put them 5-0 in front inside the opening half hour.

Andre Schuerrle added two more goals for the Germans after half-time before Oscar’s late consolation for the hosts.

“My message for the Brazilian people and fans is that we did what we could do and we did what we think was our best,” added Scolari.

“We lost to a great team with great skill that took six minutes to change the game with four goals in an extraordinary manner.

“Please excuse us for this mistake. We are sorry we could not get to the final and we will honour the team in the third-place playoff in Brasilia on Saturday.”

Scolari accepted responsibility for the defeat, but gave no indication as to whether he intended to stay on as Brazil coach after the tournament.

 

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4 Responses to “Record defeat “worst day of my life, I will be remembered as the coach to lose 7-1”— Scolari”

  1. Unknown's avatar

    It is a pity man. Other records of yours will counter that. Cheer up!

  2. Unknown's avatar

    Eeya,that was a big slap on the face of the brazilian, that reminds me nigeria v mali 2012.Take heart brazil just like the AFRICAN’s did o.

  3. Unknown's avatar

    that is rape! football rape

  4. Unknown's avatar

    Ahhhhhhh, sorry oh, but no be only waka go there naaaa, lol

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