In the 18:30 EEST Primera Nacional match held on 16th October 2023, CA Alvarado Mar del Plata squared off against CA Defensores Unidos, with the home team securing a decisive 4-2 victory. The match was characterised by strong attacking play from CA Alvarado Mar del Plata and while a resurgence was noted from CA Defensores Unidos in the second half, their efforts weren’t able to salvage the match.

CA Alvarado Mar del Plata started strong off the gate, scoring their first goal in less than 2 minutes from the kick-off, and then securing a comfortable 2-0 lead by the 29th minute of the first half. The intensity of their offensive play persisted well into the second half, with a third goal being added to their tally at the 70th minute. Despite CA Defensores Unidos pulling two goals back in quick succession by the 81st minute, the home team responded promptly with their fourth and final goal just one minute later, effectively putting the game out of reach for the away team.

The teams were evenly matched in terms of discipline, with each team receiving a yellow card; for CA Defensores Unidos it came during the first half, and for CA Alvarado Mar del Plata, at the closing seconds of the same. Meanwhile, there was no appearance of red cards on either side.

It’s noteworthy that, despite their loss, CA Defensores Unidos dominated corner kicks with 6 compared to CA Alvarado Mar del Plata's 3. This implies that CA Defensores Unidos were not short of scoring opportunities but lacked the finishing touches, which in the end, became a contributing factor to the outcome.

In terms of the offside rule, CA Alvarado Mar del Plata were caught offside 3 times, while CA Defensores Unidos were caught twice. This reflects a calculated risk both teams took in trying to beat the defence line, albeit a strategy that had mixed success.

In conclusion, the match was heavily influenced by CA Alvarado Mar del Plata's early and continued vitality, opportunistic attacks, and efficient finishing. Their offensive performance proved central to their win while CA Defensores Unidos struggled with capitalising on their opportunities, as evidenced by their corner kick advantage but disadvantaged goal count.

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