LAS PAREJAS, Provincia de Santa Fe (Interstat) — Ariel Castellano scored in the 40th minute and Alvarado held on for a 1-0 victory over Sportivo Las Parejas on Sunday at Estadio La Perrera. Castellano provided the decisive moment in a match that remained tight through the second half. Alvarado improved to 2 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws in the competition, also 2-1-2 across all competitions. Sportivo Las Parejas fell to 1 win, 1 loss and 1 draw in the competition, also 1-1-1 across all competitions. Six yellow cards were issued, three to each team, including Alvarado’s caution in the 49th minute and Sportivo Las Parejas’ booking in the 51st. Alvarado’s defense preserved the shutout after taking the lead before halftime. The result gave Alvarado its second win of the season and handed Sportivo Las Parejas its first loss. Alvarado protected the lead, while Sportivo Las Parejas could not find an equalizer.