Goetze wins World Cup for Germany in extra time
Rio de Janeiro, Jul 13, 2014 (reuters): Germany substitute Mario Goetze volleyed in a brilliant goal seven minutes from the end of extra time to clinch a 1-0 victory over Argentina at the Maracana on Sunday that gave them the World Cup for the fourth time.
The game seemed destined for penalties until fellow substitute Andre Schuerrle escaped down the left and sent in a cross that Goetze controlled on his chest before slamming home.
Germany dominated possession in the match but Argentina had the best of the few chances, including a clear one after 20 minutes when a misdirected Tony Kroos header sent Gonzalo Higuain clear, only for the striker to drag his shot badly wide.
Lionel Messi struggled to impose himself on the game and, though he shot just wide right at the start of the second half, the chances dried up as both teams tired and the game went into extra time.
Argentina substitute Rodrigo Palacio went close early in the extra period but Germany triumphed to become the first European team to win the World Cup in the Americas.
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| Francis J. Saldanha, Moodubelle / Bahrain | Mon, July-14-2014, 12:29 |
| As I predicted from the beginning, Germany won the World Cup and played very well throughout the tournament. They deserved to be champions. German football team which has clearly demonstrated it to be the best and most consistent and complete team in the world Cup tournament 2014. Both teams squandered few chances. Both teams played an attacking game. Argentinean defense was not that vulnerable as I thought might be the case in front of the German forwards. Congratulations to a very talented Argentinean team as well and the fabulous play of Lionel Messi. In the end however, an incredible goal by Mario Goetze for Germany proved to be the winner. Also, congratulations to the host country Brazil for putting on the finest and most entertaining World Cup ever. Next stop over in Russia -2018. | |
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