Its game over!!!!!! Germany are new Champions and credit to Mario Gotze.

112 Mario Gotze opens the German account with a touch of class. The Bayern Munich striker controls a superb cross on the left before connecting with a half volley for the first and only goal of game thus far. GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

105 First half of Extra Time is gone. Still goalless. Who will be crowned champions of Brazil 2014? The next 15 minutes and maybe penalty shootouts will determine which team wins the World Cup

97 Palacio has the greatest ever opportunity for the opener but the striker fluffs a golden opportunity. He controls an inch-perfect cross with his chest, has Neuer to beat but the striker misdirects his kick.

91 Extra time action is on and it is Germany who have the opportunity to open their account in the opening minute of extra time but Schurrle's strike from six yards is parried back by Sergio Romero. Germany attempt the rebound but ball cleared.

90+3 Game slides into extra time after goalless 90 minutes

80 Its Germany now with the opportunity to open the scoring but Hummels was in two minds in the final third. A great chance missed.

75 Messi takes on his markers beats them but his final pass too close Nueur.

68 Germany get the opportunity for the opener but its one touch too many from Schurrle who waste a glorious opportunity.

57 Lahm whips in another long ball from the right to Klose who outjumps his markers but his header was too feeble to cause any havoc.

47 Lionel Messi misses from close range after being played through. His shot whisks just wide.

46 Game back on and its Argentina who begin the half the more dangerous side.

Nicola Rizzoli brings first half to an end.

45 +1 A header by Hummels ricochets the wood work in added time in the first half. Great corner effected and an equally stupendous diving header but the woodwork comes to the rescue of the Argentinians.

36 It is Germany who will respond on the left after Ozil beat his marker and served a sumptuous pass to Schurrle who connects well but Argentina's goal keeper makes a superb save.

34 Argentina break and its Messi who attempted to squeeze a final pass through after taking on three German defenders. His pass cleared for corner.

28 Higuan makes amends after connecting a perfect cross but he is flagged offside. His goal will not count.

20  Gonzalo Higuan misses a glorious opportunity after being gifted with a wayward header.

8 Lahm whips in a delicate cross on the rightbut misses the head of Klose by inches.

3 Messi makes a rampaging run on the right beating Hummels but his cross from the weaker foot on the right is well defended.

1 Referee Nicola Rizzoli set the game underway. It is Germany who would attack from the right but a cross from Lahm well defended.

The Maracana is already bubbling in action as ruthless Germany face Argentina in the final of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The South Americans are surprisingly the underdogs after the Germans romped over host Brazil in a 7-1 shocking results in the semi-finals. Argentina made it through to the final courtesy a penalty over the Netherlands. Who would be crowned World champions, Argentina or Germany.