Beren

Done

He did little wrong (although he was let off by a poor finish on one of his many charges earlier in the tournament), but through no fault of his own he also didn't have the opportunity to shine such that he could be the player of the tournament IMO.

Not sure if that's fair. Messi would be a mug to press by himself. The decision of Argentina not to press Germany higher up the pitch was a collective one.

Their players don't spunk chances away like the Argentinians have either. He's created more than any other player. Aguero's been absolutely abominable. I hear "he's not fit", aye I'll remember that when he rocks up at SJP in a month's time and pisses it. I'm gutted for Messi. That chance will haunt him. That won't prove anything. Sadly. Still very sad for Messi. Last night won't be forgotten and there's no mitigation for his performance which really rings true for me. His form just isn't what it was a year or so back. The criticism levelled at his teammates has been over the top too. They played well, created chances and looked reasonably solid throughout. Aside from his glaring miss, he also had some other opportunities where I was sure he'd have done better a few years back.

Football depresses me so. This was it, really. International football can suck balls too.

Greedy.

Ouch.

Oh man.

*imperious No, Neuer is an emperor to Neuer

Pele'd have buried that header.

Palacio is so fucking useless

Argentina too fatigued to get around the German defence. Just shanking ineffectively straight into them now.

Heart in mouth stuff.

Tense as fuck.

Argentina are scared to defend properly out of fear for a successful German dive.

Ref doesn't seem bent but Germany are getting very lucky with decisions tonight.

Yup

Aguero when he's on song is brilliant to watch. I don't think he looks quite up to it, but can see flashes.

U mad? Ben Arfa would have buried that.

Talk about box-to-box midfielder.

Schweinsteiger again.

Wouldn't mind if it's Muller in the 93rd when Germany are 1 down

So disappointing from Mascherano. Argie were nicely set, there.

That's a pen!

That is such dangerous play IMO. Whether he gets the ball first is irrelevant.