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SUBSTITUTES: MARIO GOETZE 9/10 Came on for Miroslav Klose just before the start of extra-time and his superb chest and volley gave Germany the title. (Reuters Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER 9/10 The midfield general took a pounding in extra time and was unlucky to be booked on 29 minutes after a slight touch on Lavezzi. (Reuters Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
MANUEL NEUER 8/10 Another world-class display from arguably the world's best goalkeeper. He thwarted the attack but was beaten by Higuain's first-half offside goal. (AFP Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
PHILIPP LAHM 8/10 The captain has few peers at right back and again roamed the flanks, firing in numerous crosses and put in a superb first-half through pass for Thomas Mueller. (AFP Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
SUBSTITUTES: ANDRE SCHUERRLE 8/10 Christoph Kramer's misfortune was Schuerrle's gain as he came on to provide the cross for Goetze's goal. (AFP Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
MIROSLAV KLOSE 7/10 The World Cup's all-time top-scorer had only half chances and struggled to make ground. (AFP Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
THOMAS MUELLER 7/10 Swung in several crosses, battled the defence in the area but could not quite time his famous runs into the box. (AFP Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
TONI KROOS 7/10 Had to drop back into the defensive midfield but kept the pressure on in extra-time. (Reuters Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
BENEDIKT HOEWEDES 7/10 The centre-back has played out of position at left-back and was solid again, but received a needless yellow card for a first-half foul on Zabaleta. (AP Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
JEROME BOATENG 7/10 The defender made sure Lionel Messi stayed off the scoresheet. (AFP Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
MATS HUMMELS 7/10 Showed up for pace a few times in the first-half but constantly snuffed out the opponent's forays. (AP Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
MESUT OZIL 6/10 Another quiet display with a few touches from the Arsenal midfielder who failed to recapture his dazzling 2010 form despite playing all seven of Germany's matches. (AFP Photo)
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Germany's stars ratings in World Cup final
CHRISTOPH KRAMER 6/10 Having come in for Sami Khedira, he took Garay's shoulder in the jaw and was helped off in a daze. Managed some nice touches before the blow. (Reuters Photo)
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