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Arsenal signing Hincapie clashes with Liverpool's Mac Allister before Gunners debut

Arsenal signing Hincapie clashes with Liverpool's Mac Allister before Gunners debut
Arsenal signing Hincapie clashes with Liverpool's Mac Allister before Gunners debutRodrigo BUENDIA / AFP / AFP / Profimedia

Piero Hincapie put in a strong performance at left-back for Ecuador against Argentina, but the main focus was his clash with Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.

Ecuador ended up winning 1-0 through an Enner Valencia penalty in what was a fiery encounter involving red cards for both teams who fought until the very end for 3 crucial points that mean little to both side who have already qualified. 

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Hincapie put in a strong display for Ecuador but was confronted by Mac Allister following a hefty challenge on his team-mate Franco Mastantuono in injury time. The midfielder was seen squaring up to Hincapie in injury time in what was a heated exchange. 

Hincapie refused to back down and was seen pointing at Mac Allister in response, which sparked debate online which is only fuelled by the current rivalry between Liverpool and Arsenal fans who have been title rivals on a number of occasions in recent years. 

Given Ecuador’s victory was confirmed shortly afterwards, Hincapie is said had the last laugh, but the main focus is on the rivalry between Liverpool and Arsenal in which The Reds lead the way at the top of the table after narrowly beating The Gunners 1-0 before the break. 

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