On the way down: Neuer and Higuain following their clash in the second half
Getting the shot off: Now Messi can only watch as the ball goes towards Germany's goal
Crowd scene: The Germany players get around Messi in an attempt to restrict his space
So close: Benedikt Howedes (left) heads the ball against the post from close range just before half-time
Against the woodwork: Howedes' header cannons against the post
Trying to find a way through: Messi (centre) pokes the ball past Neuer but Germany clear
Ouch: Pablo Zabaleta (right) is down on the turf after a challenge from Howedes
In the book: Howedes is cautioned by Nicola Rizzoli for the foul on Zabaleta
False hope: Higuain puts the ball into the net - only for the goal to be ruled out by an offside flag
Ecstasy: Higuain (right) runs off to celebrate - but his joy was short-lived
Proceed with caution: Bastian Schweinsteiger is shown a yellow card by referee Nicola Rizzoli
Down and out: Christoph Kramer was attended to after colliding with an Argentina player but later went off
Off night: Kramer looks despondent as he is helped down the tunnel after half an hour
Commanding: Sergio Romero takes the ball with Miroslav Klose (right) in attendance
Lining up: Higuain pulls his foot back as Germany defender Mats Hummels can only watch
Skewed: Higuain mis-hits his shot from the edge of the area when through on goal
Haunting: Higuain is on his haunches after missing the glorious chance
Down: Kramer on the turf in pain after a collision with one of Argentina's players
Surrounding him: Germany's players try to get close to Messi to prevent him weaving his magic
You've got to get to the line: Messi cuts the ball back after running away from Hummels
Big player on the big stage: Messi shields the ball from Germany full back Hoewedes
Aerial duel: Ezequiel Garay gets above Klose to win the header
Clear: Thomas Muller is tackled by Martin Demichelis during the opening exchanges
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