http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 faced 3-1 humiliation at the hands of the South American side after being one man down and the experienced forward believes that it was an unbelievable score.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 in a friendly match at Frankfurt on Wednesday. He did, however, praised the young members of the team and is delighted with their progress.
Die Mannschaft were impressive in the early parts of the match but suffered a severe blow with the red card penalty for Rob-Robert Zieler on the 30 minute mark. The substitute goalkeeper Marc Andre ter Stegen redeemed the German
side as he saved Lionel Messi’s spot kick.
Moreover, La Albiceleste team scored three goals later on, although, Benedikt Howedes pulled a goal back but it was of no use. Klose stated that he could not make out anything from the defeat as they players were really relaxed
before the game.
The striker added that he will make himself available for the team at least till the next World Cup as he wants to mentor the talented young side to a major title.
"It was curious. We all arrived very composed today. But we have a great young squad. And I will be part of this team for as long as possible," Klose is quoted as saying in an interview.
Howedes scored his debut goal for the national team, but the Schalke skipper admitted that he would have liked it more if the outcome of the result was different. He conceded that they spurned the good chances which led to their
deserved loss. The defender admitted that they worked hard despite the booking.
"Scoring your first international goal is nice, but this was a disappointing defeat. We had good opportunities of which we could not take advantage. We fought, but we should not have conceded more than one goal,” he mused.
"It's always difficult for a goalie to get into a game. I am glad that I saved the penalty. But there's nothing more to say. It's unfortunate, but it happens," he concluded.
Ter Stegen earned his second cap and was happy to save the penalty of the World Player of the Year, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296, for the last two seasons.
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