Germany win World Cup final
Germany were crowned world champions for the fourth time tonight thanks to a stunning extra-time winner from super sub Mario Gotze.
Argentina were preparing for a penalty shoot-out in the Maracana, but in the 113th minute Gotze chested down Andre Schurrle’s cross and volleyed home to cap a historic victory for Joachim Low’s men.
Germany have won the #WorldCup - they beat #ARG 1-0 in extra time, thanks to this goal from Mario Gotze. http://t.co/E0lK04qW08
— breakingnews.ie (@breakingnewsie) July 13, 2014
Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Rodrigo Palacio all spurned good chances to give Argentina the win in the spiritual home of their fierce rivals Brazil.
