Germany Crowned World Champions as Götze Scores Stunning Extra-Time Winner
Götze's Goal Seals Germany's Fourth World Cup Title
Extra-Time Winner Breaks Argentina's Hearts in Finals
Germany have emerged victorious in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final, defeating Argentina in a thrilling extra-time encounter. Substitute Mario Götze became the hero for the Europeans, scoring a stunning goal in the 113th minute to secure Germany's fourth World Cup title.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both sides having chances to win it in regulation time. Argentina's Gonzalo Higuaín missed a golden opportunity to score in the first half when he was one-on-one with Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Germany also had their chances, with Thomas Müller coming close on several occasions.
The game remained level at 0-0 after 90 minutes, sending the match into extra time. Götze entered the fray in the second half of extra time and made an immediate impact. The Bayern Munich forward controlled a cross from André Schürrle on his chest, pivoted, and fired a left-footed shot into the bottom corner, leaving Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero with no chance.
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