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 Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:29:07 PM
Another beautiful ball in from Philipp #Lahm , Müller inches away from connecting with it! Flag's up. Wouldn't have counted... 29' #GERARG
7/13/2014 7:30:22 PM Amy.Hubbard
SCORE? Nope, flag is up.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:30:33 PM
#ARG have the ball in the back of the net. #Higuain wheels away in celebration but up goes the flag from the assistant. Offside! 30' #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:30:33 PM
Argentina look to have taken the lead but the flag is up. Not even a close decision.
by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 7:30:57 PM
Higuain scored this time but it was offside! No goal!
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:31:59 PM
Substitution for #GER . #Kramer took a hard knock to his head earlier and cannot continue. On comes @Andre_Schuerrle . 32' #GERARG
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:32:28 PM
Kramer is obviously not fine. He looks bewildered and he is coming off. André Schürrle coming on.
7/13/2014 7:33:40 PM Amy.Hubbard
Two yellow flags within minutes for the Germans.
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:33:43 PM
Yellow card for @BeneHoewedes . The second #GER player booked now - @BSchweinsteiger picked one up earlier. 34' #GERARG
by Germany via twitter 7/13/2014 7:34:59 PM
Go @Andre_Schuerrle ! #GERARG #byyourside http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BscqsilIMAIBkq9.jpg
by CBS8 via twitter retweeted by LATvives 7/13/2014 7:35:36 PM
HAPPENING NOW: World Cup viewing party in North Park bit.ly/1kSrAXT http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bscq2hyCUAAnFAm.jpg
by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 7:35:56 PM
Argentina dominating the attack at the moment
by michael whitley via twitter 7/13/2014 7:35:57 PM
Argentina continues to look well organized at the back. They are holding Germany just outside the box.
by robertearnshaw via twitter retweeted by LATvives 7/13/2014 7:36:05 PM
Germany have been great and consistent to watch and Argentina have the most influential/Best player in the world.we all win today for this.
by Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 7:37:10 PM
Wonderful save by Romero.....punched away
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
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 Argentina Football via twitter 7/13/2014 8:07:33 PM
Messi's shot went inches wide.....so close
7/13/2014 8:09:00 PM Amy.Hubbard

Argentina fans' banner reads "God and the pope are with you.'
(Diego Azubel/EPA)