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Brazil have lodged an appeal against captain Thiago Silva's yellow card that will keep him out of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against Germany, Fifa said on Sunday.
The defender was booked in the quarter-final win over Colombia for blocking keeper David Ospina as he was taking a kick, and as it was his second of the tournament he was automatically suspended.
"I can confirm we have received an appeal from the CBF and this is being analysed," said Fifa spokeswoman Delia Fischer.
Show all 22 1 /22Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Julio Cesar Fortunate to stay on after fouling Bacca for the penalty. 5/10
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Maicon A surprise choice at right-back and he lacked the energy down the flank of Dani Alves. 6
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Marcelo An inspiration up and down the left wing for the hosts. 7
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Thiago Silva Scored the opener, but ruined his night with a petty booking that keeps him out of the semi-final. 7
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings David Luiz Astonishing free-kick capped a typically frenetic and enjoyable display. 8
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Paulinho Did little to warrant his selection in midfield. 5
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Fernandinho Inexplicably avoided a booking despite several worthy fouls. 6
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Oscar Disappeared from action once the game got physical. 6
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Hulk A real handful in a breathless opening half hour, but faded as the game changed for the worse. 6
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Neymar Began well with the assist for the opener, but late injury curtailed the striker's night, and his World Cup. 6
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Fred Put himself about up top, but has still failed to make an impact on this World Cup. 5
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings David Ospina Made some fine saves from Hulk, but his positioning was questionable for Luiz's free-kick. 6
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Pablo Armero Made a brilliant goal-saving tackle early on, but often demonstrated a lack of awareness. 5
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Camilo Zuniga Struggled to deal with the running of Neymar when the game got stretched. 5
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Mario Yepes The old timer put himself about in both boxes, and saw an equaliser ruled out for offside. 6
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Cristian Zapata Performed well in the air, but was less assured on the floor. 6
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Carlos Sanchez Let Silva go for the early opener, and never recovered. 4
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Fredy Guarin Performed well from box-to-box right to the very end. 7
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Juan Cuadrado Threatened early on from the right flank, but grew frustrated as decisions went against his side. 7
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings James Rodriguez Kicked all over the pitch, but stayed composed to score in his fifth and final game of these finals. 8
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Teofilo Gutierrez Extremely quiet up front, and it was no surprise to see him replaced by the livelier Bacca. 5
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Brazil 2 Colombia 1 player ratings Victor Ibarbo Didn't warrant his selection up front, and was subbed at the break. 5
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Fifa now wipes all existing yellow cards from the slate from this stage of the tournament meaning players booked in the semi-finals are not suspended for the final unless they are sent off.
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