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There was little in the way of action in the chase for the Hyundai Young Player Award, as the only two eligible candidates remained on the Netherlands bench throughout their penalty shoot-out defeat to Argentina.
After 120 goalless minutes, Argentina sunk the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties to secure a FIFA World Cup Final against Germany, with goalkeeper Sergio Romero emerging as the match-winner.
Germany defender Per Mertesacker has attributed his side's success at Brazil 2014 to the foundations laid at U-21 level.
Ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final on 13 July, South Africa 2010 winner Carles Puyol and Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen will unveil the Trophy in front of the expectant crowd at the Maracana.
