I saw plenty of times when they passed the ball around, I just didn't think it was the basis of their style, where a team would pass it around while waiting for an opportunity, but I know you watch them a lot more than I do, so I take your word for it.
I was glad to see Germany winning with a pressing, high tempo, counter-attacking game. The sort that I think suits us (England) too, more than the keep ball game our players/pundits have been calling for, for over a decade.