Belo Horizonte: Germany coach Joachim Loew understand the shock and pain 'felt great Brazil after a 7-1 defeat at home to reflect on moments of grief when Germany lost to Italy at the same stage in 2006.
"We were surprised and felt the same thing in 2006. They were surprised and did not expect too far behind. And after that, it was an easy game for us, "said Loew, whose title is assistant coach Juergen Klinsmann of Germany to that point.
Germany lost 2-0 when the match dragged into extra time in the match and Loew said high pressure is placed on the host can be a burden.
"We have high expectations also in 2006 and we can feel the pressure facing the host in a game like this. All 200 million people here want you to qualify for the final. It is able to give tension to your players.
"I feel sympathy for him (Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari). I think I know how he feels, "said Loew, who was happy with the presentation done by his team after a shaky play when the second round against Algeria.
"Five goals in 18 minutes. It is clear that we are shocked and do not know what to do. Everyone did a good job today and full attention. However, it should be continued. We have to stay humble. We need to stay focused until Sunday (Monday morning). "
Loew said he did not care either met Argentina or the Netherlands in the final. - Reuters
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