Official Cup

Viejo San Martín
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) An unexpectedly hard shot by Benicio Izquierdo in the 2nd minute of play forced Alvarado de Mar del Plata's goalkeeper Segundo Laurendi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Damian Rito blasted a shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Martín Izquierdo having to make a save. After having played for 18 minutes, Sebastián Izquierdo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Martin Palermo F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Sebastián Izquierdo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Martin Palermo F.C. booed when Alvarado de Mar del Plata was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amancio Totakoxe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Segundo Laurendi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sebastián Izquierdo's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Isaac Perrando received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Segundo Laurendi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 34 minutes into the match, Alvarado de Mar del Plata's goal looked a bit too open when Isaac Perrando came free, but Segundo Laurendi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Martín Izquierdo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Pedro Efren showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 36 minute of play. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Segundo Laurendi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christian Izquierdo in the 40th minute of play. Segundo Laurendi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sebastián Izquierdo in the 45th minute of the match. Segundo Laurendi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benicio Izquierdo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sebastián Izquierdo to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Alvarado de Mar del Plata booed when Martin Palermo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isaac Perrando didn't get a good kick on the ball. 54 minutes into the game, Damian Rito was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Martin Palermo F.C. the free kick. The supporters of Martin Palermo F.C. booed when Alvarado de Mar del Plata was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damian Rito didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martin Palermo F.C.'s Martín Izquierdo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pedro Efren in the 57th minute of play. Benicio Izquierdo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Segundo Laurendi made a huge save. Martín Izquierdo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Efren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martín Izquierdo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedro Efren, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. In the 64th minute of the match Alvarado de Mar del Plata got a corner. Martin Palermo F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Francisco Merexildo ran over to the corner to take the kick. Segundo Laurendi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sebastián Izquierdo in the 66th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Isidoro Marcones in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Martín Izquierdo saved Martin Palermo F.C. from getting behind. Segundo Laurendi was out of position in the 70 minute of play, and Isaac Perrando capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Isaac Perrando really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. Sebastián Izquierdo took the ball and in the 74 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Segundo Laurendi. Segundo Laurendi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. After 78 played minutes Martin Palermo F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Izquierdo. After 79 played minutes, Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Francisco Merexildo shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Martín Izquierdo came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Alvarado de Mar del Plata reached it. 80 minutes into the match, Martin Palermo F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Pedro Efren came free, but Martín Izquierdo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Francisco Merexildo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Martín Izquierdo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Alvarado de Mar del Plata's Segundo Laurendi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaac Perrando in the 90th minute of play. Pedro Efren kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Pedro Efren kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. When the match was over Martin Palermo F.C. could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Alvarado de Mar del Plata throughout the match.