Alvarado Mar del Plata 3-0 Santa Marina Tandil
Argentine Regional Federal Championship (ARFC) – Matchday 12 | May 11, 2026

Alvarado Mar del Plata delivered a commanding performance at the Estadio José María Minella, sweeping aside Santa Marina Tandil with a convincing 3-0 victory. The win keeps Alvarado’s promotion hopes alive as they continue to dominate on home soil.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, Alvarado dictated the pace. They opened the scoring in the 14th minute when forward Luciano Ferreyra controlled a through ball on the edge of the box and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper. The goal set the tone for a one-sided opening period.

Alvarado doubled their lead just before halftime. Midfielder Nicolás D’Amico curled a free kick from 25 yards over the wall and into the top corner, leaving Santa Marina keeper Juan Cruz with no chance. The second half saw Alvarado maintain control and add a third in the 68th minute when substitute Matías Acuña pounced on a defensive misjudgment to tap in from close range.

Tactical Analysis

Alvarado’s manager set up in an aggressive 4-3-3, pressing high and forcing Santa Marina into hurried clearances. The visitors, playing a 5-4-1, struggled to keep possession and rarely threatened Alvarado’s goal. Santa Marina’s only shot on target came from a speculative long-range effort in the 74th minute, easily saved by home keeper Emiliano Rodríguez.

The home side dominated possession (62%) and created 12 chances, while Santa Marina failed to register a single corner kick.

Standout Performers

• Luciano Ferreyra (Alvarado) – His early goal unlocked a stubborn defense, and he provided two assists before being substituted.
• Juan Manuel Peralta (Alvarado) – The midfielder controlled the tempo, completing 89% of his passes and breaking up play effectively.
• Nicolás D’Amico (Alvarado) – A stunning free-kick goal and tireless running made him a constant threat.

Table Impact

With the three points, Alvarado climbs to fourth position, now just one point behind the promotion playoff spots. Santa Marina remains in the bottom half, hovering six points clear of the relegation zone but needing to improve their away form to avoid a late-season slide.