In total, the final day of the 2014 World Cup saw a myriad of chances and one heartbreaking finish from one of the tournament’s most prolific goalscorers. Germany’s Mario Gotze was responsible for Sunday’s onslaught of offensive efficiency, but the complete highlight package features a slew of Argentine misses from Gonzalo Higuain and Rodrigo Palacio.
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Below are complete highlights and a brief recap of Germany’s 1-0 victory.
Goals: Germany—Gotze 113’
It took 120 minutes, but Germany were finally able to move past Argentina and win their fourth World Cup title on Sunday. The meandering of Manuel Neuer off his line nearly cost his team in the second half. The German keeper challenged an aerial ball just inside the area. While he did punch it clear, the 28-year-old also made vicious contact with Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain. The tenaciousness of his challenge is what warranted a penalty. The official, however, had other plans. A late match-winner from Mario Gotze was enough to see the Germans capture the 1-0 victory. A myriad of missed opportunities ultimately sealed the fate of the Argentines. With the victory, Germany now becomes just the third nation to win at least four World Cups (Italy, Brazil).
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