Messi makes his first driving run towards goal but is halted by a strong challenge from Papastathopoulos.

Papastathopoulos scythes down Messi, earning Argentina a free kick in a dangerous position.

Messi starts dropping deep to collect the ball but is closely shadowed all over the pitch by Papastathopoulos, who frustrates him.

Seconds after Maxi Rodriguez is denied, Messi lofts a delicate chip that Tzorvas acrobatically tips over the bar.

Verón almost threads a pass through to Messi, but Moras comes across to intercept and snuff out the chance.

From a 40-yard free kick, Messi bends a powerful effort on target that Tzorvas dives to tip wide.

Messi combines with Agüero in slick passing to slip in Rodríguez, but the move is halted by an offside flag.

Messi embarks on a mesmerizing solo run, leaves Greek defenders trailing, and thunders a left-footed shot off the post.

Messi dances across the edge of the box and curls a shot towards the corner; Tzorvas gets a hand to it, allowing Palermo to tap in the rebound.