On July 13, at the legendary Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the main football match of the four-year period took place. The national teams of Germany and Argentina fought for the right to be called world champions in football in the final of the World Cup.
The game began with the territorial superiority of the Germans. Many sports experts predicted a similar situation even before the meeting. At the same time, it was said that Argentina would try to play from the opponent, on counterattacks. Approximately the same picture was observed in the match. However, the Germans could not consistently create a sharpness at the gates of the South Americans. At the same time, on the 21st minute, the Europeans almost missed their goal. Kroos gave a head pass to Higuain, which brought the Argentina striker to almost a rendezvous with the goalkeeper. However, Higuain missed the moment, clumsily breaking past the gate.
In the second half of the half, Germany continued to have an advantage, but there were no really interesting moments until the end of the half. The Argentines had their chances. So, Messi ruined another moment after the flanking passage to the gates of the Germans. Messi, apparently, wanted to cross the goal line with a projectile, but he did not succeed. True, the Argentines nevertheless scored later, but the side referee canceled the goal due to the offside position.
The Germans had a good opportunity in the 37th minute Schürrle missed. The German player shot from a dangerous distance, but Romero was rescued. At the end of the first half, after a corner, Hevedas shook the South Americans' goal post with a header.
The first half of the meeting ended in a goalless draw.
At the very beginning of the second half, Messi again missed a real chance to score. His exit to the gate ended with a wide shot. The Argentine lacked quite a bit.
After Messi's chance, the Germans re-energized. They continued to possess the ball more. At the end of the meeting, Krooos missed a good opportunity to score a goal from the penalty line. Thus, the main time ended in a goalless draw.
The winner of the football world championship was to be determined in extra time. In the first overtime, Argentinian Palacio ruined a terrific moment. He jumped almost to a rendezvous with Neuer, threw the goalkeeper, but missed the target. It is worth noting that the Germans had their moment at the very beginning of overtime. Schürrle shot Romero almost point-blank, but the goalkeeper saved Argentina.
And then a German fairy tale happened. Substitute young Mario Goetze sent the ball into Argentina's goal in the 113th minute. The joy of the Europeans knew no bounds. Everyone understood that the South Americans had too little time left.
In the final attack of Argentina, impotence was already clearly expressed. Messi, instead of serving into the penalty area from the set, launched the ball ten meters above the crossbar.
The final whistle of the referee recorded the victory of the German national team at the 20014 FIFA World Cup. The Germans have become world champions for the fourth time. And Argentina's players, as in 1990, remain one step away from triumph. Probably Messi, Higuainu and Palacio will have nightmares about their ability to score, but nothing can be done about it. The grief of the Argentines knew no bounds. Everyone understood perfectly well that the South Americans had chances, but Germany won.
