World Cup final: Germany defeats Argentina in extra time
Germany has won the 2014 World Cup after Mario Goetze hit the final's only goal in a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina at the Maracana on Monday morning.
A combination of substitutes provided Germany's golden moment as Andre Schuerrle danced past his marker on the left wing before hitting a sumptuous cross to Goetze, who chested the ball down and volleyed past Sergio Romero in one spectacular movement.
The goal punctuated a tense, tight affair which saw neither team able to find the breakthrough in 90 minutes of regular time despite a host of chances for both sides.
It is the fourth World Cup triumph for Germany after 18 years without an international title, to go alongside its 1954, 1974 and 1990 Cup wins.
Germany also became the first European nation to win the World Cup in the Americas, in a match which saw Argentina go behind for the first time in the tournament.
"We're going to celebrate for at least five weeks now," said Germany's Manuel Neuer, who was awarded the tournament's Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper.
"At some point we'll stop celebrating but we'll always keep waking up with a smile.
"We did it and it's unbelievable. In the preparation we had some setbacks. We have to think of the guys not here. They are world champions now too."
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said: "I feel sadness not to have been able to win the tournament but pride in the team that played a great game.
"I congratulate the players. They are a pride to the nation for the efforts they made and the tournament they played."
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