Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrating for his domestic club, scored the all-important goal for his home nation of Argentina against Germany. (Photograph: www.armchairgm.wikia.com)

On Wednesday night, in the pick of the international friendlies, Germany versus Argentina at the Allianz Arena (home of Bayern Munich) looked - on paper - to be a cagey affair with very few chances, given the fact that neither team wants to give too much away before the World Cup in June.