World Cup final 2014: Live updates on Argentina vs. Germany

Los Angeles Times staff follow the championship match of the World Cup.

7/13/2014 10:22:54 PM Amy.Hubbard
That wraps L.A. Times' live updates on the 2014 World Cup. Read more about the twists and turns of the final match.

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by adrianaa via twitter 7/13/2014 5:04:10 PM
I'm so excited for the game. I want Argentina to win but what I want more is to watch a good game! ⚽️ #ARG #WorldCupFinal
by the1sahil via twitter 7/13/2014 5:04:16 PM
Tonite I'm supporting football, may the best team win #WorldCupFinal
by Mohamed Fadel Fahmy via twitter 7/13/2014 5:04:28 PM
#Germany will beat Argentina 2-1. #FreeAJ3 #FreeAJStaff #WorldCup2014 #WorldCupFinal
by shahd via twitter 7/13/2014 5:04:40 PM
by Thaisa via twitter 7/13/2014 5:05:02 PM
Wow today's the day. #WorldCupFinal #letsgogermany
by Kevin Baxter via twitter 7/13/2014 5:23:39 PM
World Cup closing ceremonies are underway http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscM1ZtIcAAi8GD.jpg
by Ruben Vives via twitter 7/13/2014 5:35:39 PM
Dear #ARG I like your empanadas, but I'm in the mood for bratwurst today. Go #GER #WorldCupFinal #ARGER
by Kevin Baxter via twitter 7/13/2014 5:50:50 PM
Closing stats from World Cup:
* 2,500 media credentialed for final
* Estimated attendance of 3,428,873 is 2nd highest ever, after US in 94
by Kevin Baxter via twitter 7/13/2014 5:51:47 PM
With two goals today, this World Cup will also feature the most goals ever scored. France 1998, with 171, is the current record-holder
7/13/2014 5:52:17 PM Amy.Hubbard

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana stadium in Rio.
(Julian Finney/Getty Images)
by Kevin Baxter via twitter 7/13/2014 5:54:14 PM
Messi's face on scoreboard during a PSA gets huge reaction from the mostly Argentina crowd at Maracana Hard to say how many Germans are here
7/13/2014 5:55:05 PM Amy.Hubbard

Soccer fans gather at Rio's Copacabana beach to watch the final on big screen. (Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Bongarts/Getty Images)
by Kevin Baxter via twitter 7/13/2014 6:02:30 PM
Lineup for #GER : Neuer; Lahm, Hummels, Boateng, Howedes; Khedira, Schweinsteiger; Ozil, Kroos, Mueller; Klose.
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 6:03:31 PM
With a goal today, Müller would be the first player to win the golden boot twice. Messi needs 3 goals or 2 and 2 assists to have a chance.
by Kevin Baxter via twitter 7/13/2014 6:04:06 PM
#ARG Romero, Garay, Zabaleta, Biglia, Perez, Higuain, Messi, Mascherano, Demichelis, Rojo, Lavezz No Di Maria. That's a problem
7/13/2014 6:55:36 PM Amy.Hubbard
National anthems now being sung in Maracana Stadium.
by Borussia Dortmund via twitter 7/13/2014 6:57:56 PM
by Kevin Baxter via twitter 7/13/2014 6:58:00 PM
The teams are on the field before a packed Maracana http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscibVoIEAEfBYh.jpg
by FIFA World Cup 🏆 via twitter 7/13/2014 6:59:06 PM
by Kevin Baxter via twitter 7/13/2014 7:00:50 PM
Sami Khedira a last-minute scratch for Germany with a calf issue. Christoph Kramer starts in his place
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:10:55 PM
Khadera out with a calf injury for Germany, replaced by Kramer. Khadera had a brilliant game against Brazil - massive boots to fill.
7/13/2014 7:12:50 PM me
arg better win
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:13:34 PM
Decent opening 5 minutes for #GER. Neither goalkeeper tested as of yet though. 6' #GERARG
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:15:14 PM
Superb teasing cross from Philipp #Lahm but Demichelis just does enough to put off Miro #Klose who can't connect with his head. 14' #GERARG
7/13/2014 7:19:59 PM Amy.Hubbard

Germany's Miroslav Klose (L) and Argentina's Martin Demichelis (R) vie for the ball. (Diego Azubel / EPA)
by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 7:21:26 PM
What a miss by Higuain.!.....simply unbelievable
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:21:56 PM
First real chance of the game goes to #ARG . A header back to #Neuer falls for #Higuain ...fortunately he pulls his shot wide. 22' #GERARG
7/13/2014 7:23:23 PM Amy.Hubbard

Missed it by this much. (Hassan Ammar/AP)
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:37:20 PM
Good chance for #GER ! @Andre_Schuerrle side-foots a shot on goal from a pull-back and forces a decent save out of #Romero . 37' #GERARG
7/13/2014 7:37:41 PM Amy.Hubbard

Romero getting a workout. Here's a catch earlier in the final.
(Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images)
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:38:01 PM
Schürrle from Müller but Romero is up to the challenge.
by Richard Winton via twitter 7/13/2014 7:39:03 PM
Looks like Argentina are parking the bus and then countering
7/13/2014 7:40:00 PM Amy.Hubbard
Messi just got soooo close
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:40:28 PM
The fouls and injuries have given this first half a disjointed feel. Favors Argentina - they have thrived on chaos this tournament.
by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 7:40:36 PM
Messi nearly scored.....Boateng somehow cleared the ball away
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:40:37 PM
Good defending from @JB17Official ! #Messi into a dangerous position but the ball is hooked away by the @FCBayernEN defender. 41' #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:43:06 PM
Zabaleta has had a great tournament and he looks good again today. Vital header away on that cross.
7/13/2014 7:43:25 PM Amy.Hubbard
Another save by Romero
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:43:43 PM
Germany with a brilliant build up but the shot lacks pace and quality from the 18.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:43:45 PM
#GER break and work the ball to @ToniKroos at the edge of the #ARG box, but his shot is easy enough for #Romero to gather. 44' #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:44:46 PM
There have been more chances for each of these teams already than in the whole 120 minutes of Argentina v. Netherlands
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:47:10 PM
Ohhhhh! @ToniKroos ' corner is met by @BeneHoewedes but his header crashes against the post! So close!! 45+1' #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:48:07 PM
Smash header off the post. Each team has wasted a point blank chance. It should be 1-1 but it is 0-0 at the half.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:49:03 PM
HT: #GER 0-0 #ARG . We're dominating possession, but Argentina dangerous on the break. #H öwedes has come the closest. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscuG84CYAA6BCo.jpg