The final was played on 13 July in Rio de Janeiro, between Germany and Argentina. Both teams had good chances, and referee Roberto Rosetti was criticized for not sending German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer off, but neither of the teams managed to score a goal. The decision finally fell against Argentina, as German substitute Mario Götze netted home a winner in the 113th minute. This marked the third World Cup in a row that Argentina lost to the Germans, as they fell short again to end as runners-up. Lionel Messi was awarded the Golden Ball for best player of the tournament, a decision that was highly contested. Germany became the first European team to lift the World Cup on South American soil.