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Germany are relieved by that offside flag - but they have had to make an early change. It could be crucial too as Andre Schurrle is on to replace Christoph Kramer. That means Mesut Ozil is in central midfield, interesting...
Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live
"Gonzalo Higuain was away celebrating for what seemed like 30 seconds but there were two players clearly offside. It's a warning for the Germans though."
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Image source, EpaIt's not your day Gonzalo! Not your day.
Gonzalo Higuain sweeps in a low cross from Ezequiel Lavezzi, he sets off on a near lap of honour - but the flag was up. And it was the right call too, he was clearly offside.
Almost the opener...
Bastian Schweinsteiger is the first man in the book for a cynical challenge in midfield. No need there, he had plenty of cover.
Gonzalo Higuain's miss is now available for you to watch at the top of the screen.
Alistair, Cardiff: Miroslav Klose will become the first player to receive four World Cup medals (consecutively too) and if Germany win, he'll be the only player with a medal of each colour. World Cup legend!
Image source, APNo shots on target yet, but it's still a decent game. Miroslav Klose makes a well-timed burst forwards but Sergio Romero is off his line well to sweep up.
Thomas Muller is then close to another cross from the right from Philipp Lahm - having a stormer - but the offside flag was raised.
Former England captain Gary Lineker
BBC Sport
"Gonzalo Higuain has to nudge that forward with his head. Makes the chance easier. Poor decision making."
He will. He could end up a recluse like Ray Finkle in Ace Ventura, his whole career defined by that clanger...
Since that miss Germany have been on top, keeping the ball well, with Pablo Zabaleta making one fine tackle to stop Miroslav Klose getting a shot away.
Dosti Ali:, external If Argentina lose this Gonzalo Higuain will be mortified.
Gonzalo Higuain won't need me to tell him that you don't get many chances like that in a World Cup final. A career highlight up and gone in a flash...
Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live
"It was headed back by Toni Kroos towards his own goal, I've no idea what he was trying to do, but Gonzalo Higuain almost panicked and hit it off his shin - a great opportunity but such a poor finish."
Mark Lawrenson
BBC analyst
"Not to make the keeper make a save from that situation is criminal. He obviously couldn't believe it because he snatched at it. He tried to hit it too hard. What an opportunity."
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But what a chance for Argentina!
A horrible moment from Toni Kroos, heading back a pass to his goalkeeper without looking, and Gonzalo Higuain is clean through!
He has to wait a half second for the ball to reach him, and his composure leaves him altogether, the Napoli forward dragging his shot wide.
A wretched finish! In the World Cup final...
Christoph Kramer is back up on his feet and back in midfield. Javier Mascherano strips him of the ball with a cracking tackle. That early open feel has just closed up.
Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live
"That impact was almost like a Carl Froch - George Groves punch, Christoph Kramer will do very well to recover from this, he looks shell-shocked."
Image source, Getty ImagesOuch!
German replacement Christoph Kramer takes a real whack to the jaw as Ezequiel Garay cleared the ball downfield. One of those collisions when Kramer was looking the opposite direction and took a huge hit.
After some treatment it looks like he will able to continue. Germany don't have many midfield options if he can't...
Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at the Maracana
"Lots of Brazilian shirts - and Brazilian supporters - inside the Maracana on the day they hoped to be watching their country contest the World Cup Final. In their absence, not surprisingly, they are very obviously throwing their support behind Germany against the old enemy Argentina."
Former England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live
"When Argentina break like that, one player is going to have to run 60 yards of the pitch on his own. Maybe Lionel Messi can do that but the Germans are fit and strong and will get organised to get tackles in."
A strip of bright sunshine right in the heart of the Argentina goalmouth is causing goalkeeper Sergio Romero some difficulty as Germany whip in a corner. Get him a cap!
Argentina clear and almost counter well again. That's how they will hurt the Germans.
Image source, AFPFormer England defender Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live
"Argentina are playing a little more adventurously than we thought they would. They have had more possession than we thought too. But in the first 10 minutes of the Brazil game Germany looked nervous and gave the ball away too often."