Christoph Kramer forced off in first period of World Cup final

Germany midfielder Christoph Kramer was forced off in the first half of the World Cup final following a clash with Argentina's Ezequiel Garay.

Kramer had only come into the XI some 15 minutes before kickoff following an injury to Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira in the warm-up.

However, the 23-year-old lasted just 30 minutes on his first competitive German start.

The score is goalless at the interval of the clash in the Maracana.