Mar del Plata, Argentina – Alvarado secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Guillermo Brown on Friday, March 29, 2026, in a Torneo Federal A, Group 4 match played at Estadio José María Minella. The win marked a significant turnaround for Alvarado, following a less-than-impressive debut against Bahía Blanca.
The Torito, as Alvarado is known, demonstrated a clear intent to dominate from the opening whistle. Manager Pablo Martel made several adjustments to the starting lineup, altering the team’s composition in defense, midfield and attack. These changes proved effective, as Alvarado displayed a forceful and proactive approach, particularly in their aerial play within the opponent’s penalty area.
The early goal, arriving just four minutes into the match, set the tone for the remainder of the contest. Santiago Gutiérrez delivered a precise cross from the left flank, finding Facundo Centurión unmarked on the opposite side. Centurión headed the ball past the Guillermo Brown goalkeeper, giving Alvarado a quick advantage. The Brown defense was caught flat-footed, failing to adequately mark Centurión’s run.
Despite conceding early, Guillermo Brown attempted to regain control of possession and create scoring opportunities. For a fifteen-minute stretch, they maintained the ball, but Alvarado’s defense, led by Bilbao, effectively thwarted their advances. A mid-range shot from Bravo was deflected for a corner, and a subsequent attempt by Moreno was sent wide of the goal.
Alvarado responded with renewed energy, capitalizing on their set-piece opportunities. A corner kick from Gorgerino found Tomás Fernández, who narrowly missed the target with a volley. Minutes later, another corner, this time from Gutiérrez, resulted in Fernández scoring with a powerful, unchallenged header, extending Alvarado’s lead to 2-0 in the 24th minute. The goal effectively sealed the outcome of the match.
Guillermo Brown struggled to mount a sustained attack, lacking the finishing touch to challenge Alvarado’s dominance. Miori, for Alvarado, had a chance late in the first half, but couldn’t connect with a cross from Speck.
The second half saw Gutiérrez continue to be a central figure in Alvarado’s attacking efforts, creating several chances. He had two attempts on goal that narrowly missed, one generated by his own play and another assisted by Tomás Federico. Late in the game, Pérez was unable to capitalize on a pass from Mansilla, sending his shot off target.
Alvarado’s performance was characterized by their strength in the air, individual brilliance, and overall determination. While acknowledging there is room for improvement, the team successfully erased the memory of their previous match and secured a well-deserved victory. The win moves Alvarado up the Group 4 standings in the Torneo Federal A.
Lineups and Statistics:
Alvarado: Bilbao (6). Chiozza (6), Tomás Fernández (7), Facundo Centurión (6) and Gorgerino (6); Santiago Gutiérrez (8), Matías Mansilla (6), Tomás Federico (7) and Speck (5); Marco Miori (5) and Germán Cervera (5). DT: Pablo Martel.
Guillermo Brown (Puerto Madryn): Grinovero (5); Mera (5), Paparelli (5), Valentín Lombardi (4) e Iván Bravo (6); Martín Rivero (6) y Nicolás Varela (6); Echenique (5), Kostelak (6) and Emanuel Moreno (5); Dezi (5). DT: Emanuel Tripodi.
Goals: First half, 4’ Centurión and 24’ Tomás Fernández.
Substitutions: Second half, start, Agustín Álvarez (6) for Lombardi, Esmay (5) for Rivero and Facundo Hang (5) for Echenique, 16’ Zapulla for Varela, 27’ Matías Pérez for Speck, 29’ Patricio Cucchi for Bravo and 35’ Hofstetter for Federico and Castellano for Cervera, and 44’ Pinoni for Miori and Mario Nuñez for Gutiérrez.
Venue: Estadio “José María Minella” (highly good).
Referee: Marcos Liuzzi (5).
Alvarado will glance to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next fixture in the Torneo Federal A. Guillermo Brown will aim to rebound from this defeat in their upcoming match. Fans can follow the latest updates and standings on the official Torneo Federal A website.
