Germany wins 4th World Cup with amazing extra-time strike

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Associated Press
Published July 13, 2014, 5:46 p.m. ET
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Germany's players lift the World Cup trophy after finishing off Argentina in an exciting final.
Germany’s players lift the World Cup trophy after finishing off Argentina in an exciting final. Reuters
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Mario Goetze (right) celebrates with teammates after netting the late goal that gave his side the championship.
Mario Goetze (right) celebrates with teammates after netting the late goal that gave his side the championship. Reuters
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Mario Goetze takes off after netting the World-Cup winning goal late in extra time.
Mario Goetze takes off after netting the World-Cup winning goal late in extra time. AP
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German fans watching the match at the Brandenburg gate explode after the final whislte.
German fans watching the match at the Brandenburg gate explode after the final whislte. Getty Images
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Argentina's midfielder Javier Mascherano has words with the ref after receiving a yellow card.
Argentina’s midfielder Javier Mascherano has words with the ref after receiving a yellow card. Getty Images
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German fans watch the match at a public viewing near the Brandenburg Gate.
German fans watch the match at a public viewing near the Brandenburg Gate. Getty Images
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An Argentina supporter reacts during the final.
An Argentina supporter reacts during the final. Reuters
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Germany's Per Mertesacker (top-bottom), Argentina's Ezequiel Garay and Bastian Schweinsteiger vie for the ball.
Germany’s Per Mertesacker (top-bottom), Argentina’s Ezequiel Garay and Bastian Schweinsteiger vie for the ball. EPA
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The German squad piles up on the field after the final whistle.
The German squad piles up on the field after the final whistle. Reuters
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German forward Miroslav Klose is tackled by Argentina's Javier Mascherano.
German forward Miroslav Klose is tackled by Argentina’s Javier Mascherano. Getty Images
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Mario Goetze celebrates after putting home the Cup-winning goal in extra time.
Mario Goetze celebrates after putting home the Cup-winning goal in extra time. Reuters