Mario Gotze Scored This Unforgettable Goal To Win The World Cup For Germany (VIDEO)

WATCH: This Wonder Goal Won The 2014 World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Mario Goetze of Germany scores his team's first goal past Sergio Romero of Argentina in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Mario Goetze of Germany scores his team's first goal past Sergio Romero of Argentina in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

There was only one word to describe the goal that won the 2014 World Cup: Super.

With a penalty shootout looming in the scoreless final, Germany's Mario Gotze delivered a moment of brilliance that won't soon be forgotten on either side of the Atlantic Ocean. In the 113th minute of the final at Estadio Maracana on Sunday, the reserve forward received a cross from teammate Andre Schurrle as he ran into the Argentina penalty area. The 22-year-old controlled the pass with his chest and then struck a crisp left-footed shot that produced the only goal in Germany's 1-0 extra time win over Argentina. It was the second-latest score ever in a World Cup final, according to ESPN FC.

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