Given the following: 1) the psychological pressure put on Brazil's players to win the cup in their home turf by their local fans, worldwide fans, media and his

Given the following: 1) the psychological pressure put on Brazil's players to win the cup in their home turf by their local fans, worldwide fans, media and history of the team. 2) the injury of their most valuable offensive player. 3) the non-participation of their most valuable defensive player. 4) the failure of their coach with other international teams. 5) the general attitude of Brazilian football towards "Zogo Bonito", giving importance to offense and neglecting defense, against the very well organized team like the Germans. it was pretty obvious that the Germans would dominate the game. The shocking part for me was not the score. It was the psychology of the Brazilian defenders. They quickly lost their nerve. These players are supposed to be of world class, having played in top clubs and knowing how to handle pressure. I was wrong, apparently.