Alexis Mac Allister starred for Liverpool on September 15, 2026, scoring a goal and adding an assist in a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup third round at Anfield, according to match reports from Liderendeportes and broadcast coverage via ESPN. The Argentine midfielder opened the scoring in the 21st minute and later set up Cody Gakpo, helping manager Andoni Iraola’s side advance to the fourth round of the tournament.
Mac Allister and Senesi Clash in Carabao Cup Third Round
The fixture at Anfield featured a direct duel between Argentine internationals Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool and Marcos Senesi of Tottenham, according to coverage from Liderendeportes. Mac Allister broke the deadlock at the 21-minute mark when he received a loose ball near the edge of the area and drove a right-footed shot into the upper-right corner of the net past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. On the opposing side, Senesi started in a defensive four alongside Archie Gray, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Andrew Robertson, putting in an active shift that included a late defensive intervention against a run by Dominik Szoboszlai.
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Liverpool Secures Victory Through Second-Half Goals
Liverpool extended its lead ten minutes into the second half when Mac Allister combined in the build-up to find Cody Gakpo inside the penalty area, where the Dutch forward finished with a crossed shot into the corner for a 2-0 advantage, as detailed by Liderendeportes. Tottenham fought back when Conor Gallagher headed in a corner kick at the far post in the 69th minute to cut the deficit. However, Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the match for the hosts during stoppage time by controlling the ball in three-quarter space and unleashing a bouncing right-footed strike into the angle, bringing the final score to 3-1.
Fourth Round Draw and Carabao Cup Schedule
The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, broadcast live upon the conclusion of the match between Manchester United and Brighton, according to tournament reporting. The open draw features qualified sides including Arsenal and Chelsea alongside Liverpool, with the upcoming round of sixteenth-final matches slated to kick off during the week beginning October 26, 2026.
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