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

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

3rd & 7 37yd

by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 7:49:15 PM
HT
Argentina 0-0 Germany

Both teams created some good chances but Higuain's could have given Argentina the requiered lead.
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:49:57 PM
Argentina looked to have the better of the chances but Germany had a couple opportunities late in the half. More open play than expected.
7/13/2014 7:53:24 PM Amy.Hubbard

Messi created opportunities, but World Cup Final scoreless so far.
(Frank Augstein/AP)
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:55:47 PM
Christoph #Kramer was withdrawn due to a suspected mild concussion. #GERARG
7/13/2014 7:58:43 PM Amy.Hubbard

Germany's Thomas Mueller shows his ball-control skills in the first half.
(Diego Azubel/EPA)
by Richard Winton via twitter 7/13/2014 7:59:01 PM
Beckhams pledge allegiance to Argentina in World Cup final
dailym.ai/WaLzf6 via @MailSport
by adidasfootball via twitter retweeted by DFB_Team_EN 7/13/2014 8:01:21 PM
Play for the 10 men next to you, and the nation behind you. #allin or nothing. #WorldCupFinal http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscweOXIEAEGX_2.jpg
7/13/2014 8:03:25 PM Amy.Hubbard
The goal Higuain really thought he scored. Sad GIF
http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/the-most-heartbreaking-moment-of-the-world-cup-final-so-far
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 8:04:48 PM
A half-time change for #ARG : #Aguero is coming on for #Lavezzi . We're back underway in Rio! Come on, #GER !!! #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 8:05:21 PM
Lavezzi is off to make way for Aguero. Gives Argentina two forwards for Messi to use as options.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 8:06:53 PM
Ooof! #Messi almost gets #ARG off the mark, but his shot is narrowly wide of the post. Stay cool, boys! 47' #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 8:07:14 PM
Messi down the right finds room and tries to place it far post... Just wide of goal. Argentina with a bright start.
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 8:50:16 PM
3 added minutes to find a winner.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 8:50:16 PM
We're into 3 minutes of stoppage time. It remains #GER 0-0 #ARG . #GERARG
7/13/2014 8:52:27 PM Amy.Hubbard
Great pix from today's match
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 8:53:20 PM
The referee blows his whistle. It's #GER 0-0 #ARG and we're heading to extra time in the #2014WorldCup final! #GERARG http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bsc80qBIQAE77LN.jpg
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 8:53:23 PM
It has been a great World Cup. How about we extend it 30 more minutes?
by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 8:53:27 PM
The first 90 minutes remain goalless.....we are heading to the extra time again
by Gajen Pandithevan via twitter 7/13/2014 8:54:50 PM
2006 - Extra time
2010 - Extra time
2014 - Extra time

#WorldCupFinal
by Original Footy via twitter 7/13/2014 8:55:05 PM
And it's gone to extra time. This is just the World Cup which keeps on giving!! #WorldCupFinal #GERARG
by Ridho via twitter 7/13/2014 8:55:20 PM
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 8:58:23 PM
No team that won a semi after extra time and a shootout has ever won the final. Can Argentina reverse that?
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 8:59:23 PM
Kick-off in extra time! Come on, lads. Find the strength! #GERARG http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bsc9svRCMAAO4MN.jpg
7/13/2014 8:59:34 PM younitehumanity .
The Germans will win
by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 9:00:02 PM
Romero had to make good save again!
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 9:00:13 PM
There has been one goal in the last 210 minutes of play in the World Cup final. Iniesta for Spain.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 9:00:18 PM
CHANCE for @Andre_Schuerrle ...Oh, almost the opener! His shot has power but #Romero stands tall and parries away! 92' #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 9:01:28 PM
Aguero finds a path for a cross but Messi stopped his run.
by eder via twitter 7/13/2014 9:02:14 PM
Holy heart attack cmon man #WorldCupFinal
by Richard Winton via twitter 7/13/2014 9:05:19 PM
This is a painfully nervous game by both teams. #argvgermany #WorldCup2014
by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 9:06:10 PM
What a chance for Palacio.....but could not finish it
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 9:06:16 PM
Heart in mouth moment! #Palacio chests the ball down in the area, lobs @Manuel_Neuer but the ball drops wide of the post. Phew! 98' #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 9:06:32 PM
Palacio with a chance to open the scoring but he makes a mess of it. It is a trend in the match: chances created, chances wasted.
by Ruben Vives via twitter 7/13/2014 9:06:39 PM
Props to #ARG for figuring out how to stop #GER 's offense. #WorldCupFinal #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 9:12:22 PM
Argentina have seen little if the ball and Messi has all but disappeared in the first extra period.
by Richard Winton via twitter 7/13/2014 9:12:23 PM
Messi where are you Missing
by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 9:14:34 PM
1st part of extra time ends.....still goalless
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 9:14:45 PM
Palacio and Aguero just do not look match ready. Neither has the usual mastery of the ball.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 9:14:47 PM
Half time in extra time. It remains #GER 0-0 #ARG . We'll have 15 more minutes. #GERARG #2014WorldCup
7/13/2014 9:25:41 PM Amy.Hubbard
Angela Merkel stands up to cheer.
by Ruben Vives via twitter 7/13/2014 9:26:03 PM
Goal! And #ARG has to try and score now or the #WorldCup trophy goes to #GER
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 9:26:18 PM
Mario Gotze with a beautiful touch and finish. If this is the World Cup winner, it was a worthy one.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 9:26:20 PM
WHAT A GOAL from @MarioGoetze ! Is that the winner? He chests down in the area and fires in a volley! OH YES! #GER 1-0 #ARG 112' #GERARG
by Richard Winton via twitter 7/13/2014 9:27:24 PM
supermario scores . Super sub #WorldCup2014
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 9:31:20 PM
Mert set to come on for Germany to defend deep balls in the air if there is a stoppage.