FIFA:World Cup 2014 Winners
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After 90 minutes of scoreless play in regulation, the European side
appeared ready to settle for penalty kicks against Argentina. However,
Mario Gotze came through with an
impressive goal in the 113th minute to put Germany ahead and help them
win one of the biggest prizes in sports.
Meanwhile, Colombia's James Rodriguez can also celebrate after winning the Golden Boot, an award given to the top scorer in the tournament. The 23-year-old star finished with six goals in just five matches, one ahead of Thomas Muller for the most in Brazil.
This was just one of a bunch of awards given out Sunday, celebrating the end of a fantastic tournament. Here is a look at everything you need to know following the final match in Brazil.
Germany Beats Argentina 1-0 to Win World Cup
It was a thrilling final to watch throughout, but Germany were able to edge Argentina with a 1-0 win in extra time.
Argentina appeared to have knocked in the go-ahead goal early, but Gonzalo Higuain was called offside. Germany then had a header on a corner kick that ended up hitting the post.
The two teams remained scoreless throughout the remainder of regulation and into the first half of extra time. However, the Germans did not settle for penalty kicks as they remained aggressive and went for the net. In the 113th minute, Gotze fired the ball into the net to make it 1-0. Thus, germany won fifa cup against argentina in final.
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Meanwhile, Colombia's James Rodriguez can also celebrate after winning the Golden Boot, an award given to the top scorer in the tournament. The 23-year-old star finished with six goals in just five matches, one ahead of Thomas Muller for the most in Brazil.
This was just one of a bunch of awards given out Sunday, celebrating the end of a fantastic tournament. Here is a look at everything you need to know following the final match in Brazil.
Germany Beats Argentina 1-0 to Win World Cup
Argentina appeared to have knocked in the go-ahead goal early, but Gonzalo Higuain was called offside. Germany then had a header on a corner kick that ended up hitting the post.
The two teams remained scoreless throughout the remainder of regulation and into the first half of extra time. However, the Germans did not settle for penalty kicks as they remained aggressive and went for the net. In the 113th minute, Gotze fired the ball into the net to make it 1-0. Thus, germany won fifa cup against argentina in final.
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