Germany and Argentina have produced plenty of action, but it hasn't resulted in any goals. The back lines and goalkeepers have been absolutely brilliant in this game, and even though the two sides head into extra time tied up at 0-0, it hasn't been boring.
World Cup 2014 final goes to extra time
The Germans are especially lucky to be holding on to that clean sheet. Christoph Kramer replaced Sami Khedira due to injury in the first half, then picked up an injury of his own and was replaced by Andre Schürrle, necessitating a move to midfield for Toni Kroos. Argentina had a huge chance early on with Gonzalo Higuain coming up with a massive miss, and he also had a goal called back for offside. Benedikt Höwedes has had Germany's best opportunity, hitting the post in first half stoppage time.
Lionel Messi should have scored early in the second half, but missed a great one-on-one scoring chance, pushing a shot just wide of the far post. Since then, Germany have had most of the ball and have looked more likely to score, but Argentina have defended brilliantly. Javier Mascherano, in particular, has been a monster in midfield.
If you’re not up on how this extra time thing works, we explain the rules here.
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