Alejandro Garnacho and a dream match: he ran until the end, United frustrated Mac Allister’s Liverpool and is in the semi-final of the FA Cup

Alejandro Garnacho is at another speed. It was 120 minutes of an electrifying match and the nationalized Argentine winger perfectly commanded a counterattack to assist Amad Diallo Traore, who scored to give the win to Manchester United on him Liverpool From Alexis MacAllister (4-3) and qualify for the semifinals of the FA Cup, the oldest football tournament in the world.

Garnacho, who will participate in the Argentina national team’s tour of the United States this Monday, did not convert, but had an unforgettable performance. He devastated the left end of the Red Devils’ attack, especially at the beginning and end of the match.

Because he was a necessary participant in the first goal, in the 10th minute, when Scott McTominay pushed the ball after the Argentine asked goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Shortly afterwards, Garnacho was ‘assisted’ by Mac Allister with a strong infringement in the middle of the pitch. He was unstoppable.

But Colo, world champion in Qatar 2022, went from lowest to highest just like the Reds, who were close to catching up before half-time.

Mac Allister appeared right there, to convert with a mid-range shot that hit a post. 44 minutes had passed and the Argentine scored his fifth goal of the season.

This momentum allowed the Reds to turn the situation around even before half-time. It was the Egyptian Mohamed Salah who took advantage of a recovery in the upper area to finish, with the help of a deflection.

In the second half it was all there. Because Liverpool, who are also fighting for the Premier League title, seemed to be able to maintain their lead until the end. He had also had the opportunity to condemn the duel, but he let it pass.

In the 87th minute, Garnacho – once again – hits a ball inside the area, the rebound of his shot falls to the Brazilian Antony, who turns between a tangle of rival legs and manages to place the ball against the post for 2 – 2.

Three goals in extra time

And when fatigue can dominate an athlete, Garnacho had an edge. Because the first blow given by Liverpool thanks to Harvey Elliott’s left-footed shot was not decisive for Jurgen Klopp’s team.

The equalizer was scored by Marcus Rashford, who had missed an incredible opportunity at the end of normal time, but made amends by making it 3-3, taking advantage of a bad mistake by the Uruguayan Darwin Núñez.

At that point Mac Allister had already been booked and was legless, and it was the other Argentine who became the protagonist.

Garnacho ran across the pitch, almost from one area to another, managed his timing perfectly and waited for the right moment to release the ball to Amad Diallo Traore, who crossed.