Argentina need 'perfect' match to beat Germans


Argentina's national soccer players (L-R) Marcos Rojo , Lucas Biglia , Rodrigo Palacio and Sergio Aguero run in celebration after their teammate Maxi Rodriguez (not pictured) scored the decisive goal during a penalty shoot-out against the Netherlands at their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Argentina must play a flawless game on Sunday if they are to beat a powerful German team and lift the World Cup for the third time, their coach Alejandro Sabella said.

Germany go into the final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium as favourites after their 7-1 demolition of hosts Brazil in the semi-final, but Argentina have shown a surprising defensive steel and in Lionel Messi they have a match-turner.

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