As an instant classic played out, celebrity football club owner Ryan Reynolds watched on in stunned amazement as Argentina won their third world title.
The Wrexham AFC co-owner was gripped - as so many of us were - by the back and forth action that saw the match go to extra time, then penalties where Argentina converted all four of their spot kicks.
After two saves by Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez, and with the game sealing kick by substitute Gonzalo Montiel, Lionel Messi and Argentina won the World Cup for the third time in their nation's history.