Much better from Brazil. Ramires turns neatly about 30 yards out, leaving Ron Vlaar for dead, and finds some space to shoot. But the Chelsea man drags his low shot across the face of the Dutch goal. Better signs for the home nation though.

And Hernanes' first contribution to dive in, studs first, on Arjen Robben's left ankle. Pure filth.

Another Brazil substitute as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari looks to salvage something from this game. Inter Milan midfielder Hernanes takes the place of Tottenham's Paulinho.

Matthew Bennett:, external If you think about this Brazil team, they were the boot cleaners of Ronaldo and Rivaldo. Maybe they should still be.

Steven McNamara:, external Brazil leaving out Phillipe Coutinho was a huge mistake, surely they have better strikers than the shocking Jo and Fred too?

Stepan Benyovszky:, external Arjen Robben has been absolutely incredible. Not just the skill, but the work rate. Standout player of the whole World Cup.

Jinxed him. After just praising Fernandinho for a promising start, he gets it all wrong by nobbling cross-Manchester rival Robin van Persie just inside the Brazil half. That lands him in deep bother with the referee, who plucks out the yellow card.

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Half-time substitute Fernandinho has added a flicker of energy to the Brazil side. He lofts a hopeful punt towards Oscar, who cannot take down the ball just outside the Dutch box.

A few screams of hope as Brazil press forward. The Selecao win a corner, before Willian drills in a low cross from the left which is hacked to safety.

Then, there are a few screams of anguish from the home fans as the Dutch break. A quick free-kick almost catches the Brazilians out, Arjen Robben and Daley Blind playing a quick one-two, before the former's deflected shot loops over the far post.

Nifty footwork from Julio Cesar in the Brazil goalmouth draws a big cheer from the home fans. He keeps his nerve to dance around an onrushing Robin van Persie before picking out David Luiz. The camera pans to Big Phil Scolari - cue boos from the stands.

Game on. Brazil enjoy some early possession, with Fernandinho already in the thick of things. Maxwell swings in a left-wing cross towards Paulinho, but the linesman has his flag wafting in the Brasilia air. Offside.

Yes. Yes he is. Fernandinho runs on to the pitch with the electronic scoreboard bearing the number of Luiz Gustavo. Straight swap in the middle of the Brazil midfield.

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho is stripped and going through some shuttle runs in the Estadio Nacional tunnel. And that must mean he's coming on.

Germany attacking midfielder Mario Gotze:, external Hello from Rio! Looking forward to the great match #GERARG and your support!

Earlier we asked you whether Brazil captain Thiago Silva should have been sent off for the challenge on Arjen Robben that gave away a penalty and Robin van Persie's opener from the spot.

He's very lucky to be on the pitch, according to the overwhelming majority of you. Thousands voted and 83.7% said he should have been shown a red card.

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Martin Horne:, external Hilarious. David Luiz is just like my three-year-old. Gets angry when all collapses around him, but those watching knows he caused it!

Andrew:, external David Luiz is having yet another shocker, someone please teach him to defend properly!

Omar El-Sharawy:, external Fred to come on and score a hat-trick and clinch Brazil the win. You heard it here first.

You probably don't need reminding - but I going to remind you anyway - that tomorrow is the big day. The World Cup final. Argentina v Germany.

And here's how you can follow the action with us. The showpiece will be live and uninterrupted on BBC One, with the stream also available right here on the website alongside our text commentary. And you also have the opportunity to listen to the BBC Radio 5 live coverage if you prefer. Basically, you will not miss a kick with BBC Sport.

We will be providing online coverage throughout the day, while the television programme begins at 19:00 BST.

Steve Wilson
BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Brazil are booed off at half-time for the second game running. But it's not 5-0. It's a step in the right direction but only a tiny one."

But the Netherlands look more likely to score again. They break down the left, before the home side scramble clear. Brazil need the half-time whistle quickly - and here it is as referee Djamel Haimoudi blows up for the break. And it is greeted by plenty of boos and whistles from the fed-up home supporters.

Two minutes of stoppage time for Brazil to grab themselves a lifeline.

Another Dutch name is surely going to be taken by referee Djamel Haimoudi. Ron Vlaar clatters into Ramires both late and above the foot. But no - Vlaar somehow escapes. As do his team as Oscar boots the free-kick into the wall and then Maxwell follows up by ballooning the rebound over the crossbar.