Brazil's 3-0 loss to Netherlands spells first consecutive home defeats since 1940

July 13, 2014 By Ali M.

Topics: FIFA World Cup, World Cup 2014, Brazil, Netherlands, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Neymar

Brazil's disappointing World Cup campaign has seen the five-time champions break many records, with the latest coming in their 3-0 loss to Netherlands

Brazil's 2014 World Cup campaign has turned from a dream to a total nightmare for the home fans.

The five-time champions kicked off their campaign with a bang, winning the opening game 3-1 against Croatia, but the tournament became a nightmare for them as they fell to a humiliating 7-1 loss to Germany in the semi-finals, ending their 62 competitive games unbeaten run.

#BRA were 62 competitive games unbeaten at home before the 7-1 defeat by #GER on Tuesday now it's two in two games pic.twitter.com/YvUcqmhH6e
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 12, 2014

22-year-old ace Neymar's injury, accompanied with Thiago Silva's suspension, saw Brazil's World Cup hopes come to a cruel end. More misfortune was to come for the host nation as they lost their third-place final match against Netherlands 3-0 with goals coming from Robin van Persie, Daley Blind, and Georginio Wijnaldum dooming the 2002 winners to a fouth-place finish.

More tears for Brazil fans as the Selecao lost the third-place final to Netherlands 3-0

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This result saw Brazil become only the third side in World Cup history, alongside Saudi Arabia and North Korea, to concede 12+ goals in a single tournament. This was also the first time the Selecao lost consecutive games since 1974, and was their first consecutive home losses since 1994.

The five-time champions were unable to produce the magic that the world has gotten used to seeing from Brazil

Shot chart from tonight illustrates how #BRA were unable to create high quality chances. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/9t14xJyIQR
— Prozone Sports (@ProzoneSports) July 12, 2014

Brazil: No team made more errors that led directly to a goal in a World Cup 2014 match than Brazil did vs Netherlands (2) #bra
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) July 12, 2014

Brazil have become only the third side to have conceded 12+ goals in a single tournament

Brazil joins Saudi Arabia and North Korea as the only teams who have conceded 12+ goals in the World Cup #BRA pic.twitter.com/pK5LiN5xqy
— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) July 12, 2014

As they suffered their first consecutive defeats since 1974

Brazil loses consecutive World Cup games for the third time, first since 1974. #BRA
— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) July 12, 2014

And lost first back-to-back home matches since 1940

#BRA have lost consecutive games at home for the first time since 1940.
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 12, 2014

The fans had gotten frustrated with Brazil's performance as they were not impressed with the Selecao side, with many slamming the team on Twitter.

Brazil really showing that the 7-1 semifinal loss was no fluke. #BRA #NED
— Dan Bilicki (@danbilicki) July 12, 2014

Brazil supporters calling for Scolari to leave

Message from a Brazilian fan for "Felipao" Scolari after #BRA's defeat in #FIFAWorldCup 3rd position match. pic.twitter.com/di5wsOdCVy
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) July 12, 2014

Before last Tuesday, #BRA hadn't lost at home since 2002 and in competition football since 1975. Now twice in a week, and 10 conceded. Ouch.
— Ben Hayward (@bghayward) July 12, 2014

Worst generation of Brazilian football. In 1962, #BRA had Garrincha & Pele as forwards. In 2002, had Ronaldo & Denílson, now have Fred & Jô.
— Sergi Domínguez (@FutbolSergi) July 12, 2014

David Luiz, in particular, was singled out as he was present at both Brazil's 7-1 and 3-0 losses

Brazil play like an amateur outfit, and I'm sorry PSG but David Luiz is not a defender and never will be.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 12, 2014

David Luiz really has shown how good he can be at bringing others into play - a pity the 'others' were often opposing players. #WorldCup
— Ned Zelic (@NedZelic) July 13, 2014