Alvarado secured a 2-0 win over Kimberley Mar del Plata in the Winners Stage of the Torneo Federal A on Saturday evening. The result moves the visitors further clear at the top of the table, while the hosts remain rooted in sixth place after five matches.
Kimberley started brightly, holding 55 per cent of the ball and racking up 90 attacks against their opponents' 93. But they had nothing to do all evening in terms of creating clear chances, and the visitors took advantage when it mattered. C. Gorgerino broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, and G. Cervera doubled the lead just three minutes later.
The match was never in doubt after those goals, though Kimberley continued to press forward. They registered six shots on target and six off target, but the finishing simply wasn't there. Alvarado were more clinical, hitting five shots on target and converting two of their opportunities.
It was a disciplined afternoon for both sides, with nine yellow cards shown in total. Kimberley accumulated four, while the visitors picked up three, with the final three bookings coming in stoppage time. No red cards were issued, and both teams avoided offside trouble to varying degrees.
Alvarado's form has been impressive, with three wins and two draws from five matches. They sit on 11 points, four clear of their nearest challengers. Kimberley, meanwhile, have two wins and three defeats, leaving them on six points and well off the pace.
The result leaves Kimberley still searching for consistency, while Alvarado continue to build momentum at the summit. The away side will be pleased with their efficiency, having taken two points from what could have been a difficult fixture.
