Amy Bass : Brazil trashed by Germany at World Cup , but it was more : It was historic . She says Germany 's rout , with fast , furious scoring , denied Brazil its sure-thing victory . She says excuses can be made , but Germany was great and deserved to win. Brazil fans gave splendid display of `` beautiful game '' by standing in tribute to Germany .
Amy Bass : Brazil trashed by Germany at World Cup , but it was more : It was historic . She says Germany 's rout , with fast , furious scoring , denied Brazil its sure-thing victory . She says excuses can be made , but Germany was great ; Brazil coach wisely said `` life goes on '' Bass : Brazil fans gave splendid display of `` beautiful game '' by standing in tribute to Germany .