World Cup 2014 final: Germany v Argentina

Summary

Germany win the World Cup in extra time
Germany secure fourth world title
Gotze scores sublime goal in extra time
Germany become first European side to win World Cup in South America

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance

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Former England defender Rio Ferdinand
MOTD analyst
"It's goalless but it's been enjoyable. Argentina are looking dangerous on the counter attack. I can't believe Germany are playing such a high line. If that continues then it could be Argentina's day."
Postpublished at 20:49 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
Former England striker Alan Shearer
MOTD analyst
"It's a tough one to call. Germany had a lot of possession and play down the right, like we expected but Argentina can counter. Both teams have had two great chances. It's a sitter from Howedes at the end of the first half."
HIGHLIGHTSpublished at 20:49 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
If you are just tuning in, just checking the scores, it may be goalless but there have been chances.
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HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
Should be 1-1. Two big chances, two bad misses...
HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
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He has to score!
From the corner Benedikt Howedes is totally free! Six yards out, and he smashes a header against the post. The second big miss of the half...
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Kevin, Hornchurch: There is no greater sight in football than Lionel Messi running with the ball at his feet towards the the defence. Defenders look petrified. Brilliant. Only Gareth Bale has similar ability.
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Thomas Muller is playing as an orthodox right-winger now, as Germany look to stretch the Argentine defence. Two minutes of time added on as Germany force a corner.
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Mark Lawrenson
BBC analyst
"That was a back pass by Kroos."
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Sil (Brazil):, external Germany deserves all the respect from Brazil. Come on Germany! Brazil is with you!
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Lovely feet from Mesut Ozil as he skips away from two men on the edge of the box, almost Zidane like, before laying it off to Toni Kroos. He needs the driver from there, but hits a seven iron and it's tame and easy for Sergio Romero.
Postpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
Mark Lawrenson
BBC analyst
"Muller and Rojo are having a bit of set to. This will play into Argentina's hands but the game is so fantastically poised."
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Thomas Muller nutmegs Marcos Rojo and then throws himself to the ground under very little contact - that triggers a reaction from the men in blue who are not all happy. Referee Nicola Rizzoli has to step in and calm it all down.
CLOSE!published at 20:40 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
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Argentine coach Alex Sabella is on the prowl down the touchline, as is Lionel Messi!
The little magician bursts into space down the right, somehow twinkling his way into the penalty area and flicking it past Manuel Neuer, but Jerome Boateng is back to hack it away from inside the goalmouth.
It's just threatening to burst into life...
GREAT SAVE!published at 20:38 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
Germany now on the attack down the left, Thomas Muller cuts it back for the fast arriving Andre Schurrle, the Chelsea man middles his shot but Sergio Romero is always right behind it and beats it clear.
The offside flag was raised as Mesut Ozil closed in on the rebound, but a good stop nonetheless. A goal before half-time? It feels like we may get one.
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Another great break from Argentina, Ezequiel Lavezzi eating up the yards to beat two or three defenders for pace, he carries it 45 yards before finding Lionel Messi. It needs to go one more, Messi tries to flip the pass through and it's just cut out. Last-gasp defending...
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Mark Lawrenson
BBC analyst
"That is a naughty foul by Howedes. Fortunately Zabaleta is a tough character but Germany need to settle down."
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Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live
"Germany now have got to show the game management skills they have showed in the past. They lost Sami Khedira in the warm-up and now with Christoph Kramer coming off, they've had to change their formation. In the past they have been very good at adapting to that. They will have to do it again today."
YELLOW CARDpublished at 20:34 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
Germany looking as ragged as they have all tournament. An enforced early change and now a real swinger of a tackle from Benedikt Howedes, catching Pablo Zabaleta in the groin. High and not particularly handsome.
A yellow card for the makeshift left-back. Can Argentina capitalise?
Postpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
Former England international Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 live
"It's been a bright start. Germany have had more of the possession as we expected but so far Argentina's game plan, to play counter attacking football on the break, has been excellent."
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Postpublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 13 July 2014
Mark Lawrenson
BBC analyst
"The flag went up very, very quickly. The referee's assistant is explaining to Lionel Messi why it was disallowed. Schurrle has now come on and we know what he is about."