Germany Vs. Argentina 2012: Lionel Messi, Albiceleste Impress In 3-1 Win

For the final 15 minutes of the first half, Germany hung with Argentina despite their one-man disadvantage. Argentina was much better to start the second half and made their advantage count early. In the 52nd minute, Messi cut through the defense and delivered one of his signature composed finishes, putting his team up 2-0. Di Maria made it 3-0 in the 73rd minute with the best goal of the day, hitting a laser beam by ter Stegen from nearly 30 yards out.

Germany would pull back a consolation goal, and in impressive fashion. Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Mario Götze set up the goal with a great cross into the box towards the head of defender Benidikt Höwedes, who got forward and powered in a great header for his first goal in a Germany shirt.

Germany lineup (4-2-3-1): Ziegler; Schmelzer, Badstuber, Hummels, Boateng; Khedira, Kroos; Reus, Özil, Müller; Klose

Argentina lineup (4-3-3): Romero; Rojo, Fernandez, Garay, Zabaleta; Mascherano, Gago, Sosa; Di Maria, Higuain, Messi

The Germans were also nice enough to put this friendly in the city with the ginormous airport that you can get to from anywhere in the world. for maximum convenience!

Game Date/Time: Wednesday, 2:45 p.m. ET, 8:45 p.m. local