Creating history, Germany became the first European team to lift the World Cup in South America, clinching a hard-fought 1-0 win over Argentina in the final, their triumph coming on the back of steely resolve and blood on the pitch in Rio de Janeiro. Substitute Mario Goetze scored the all-important goal in the 113th minute, combining with another sub Andre Sch'rrle, who provided him the assist, leaving thousands of Argentine fans at the iconic Maracana Stadium heartbroken and the Germans, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, ecstatic. Here we bring for you the winning moments of the team in pictures.