BUENOS AIRES — Former Argentina striker Martin Palermo has begun his coaching career at first division Godoy Cruz. Palermo, appointed Monday, takes charge of the club from the Andean province of Mendoza just two matches from the end of the “Inicial” championship, first of two in the season, with Godoy Cruz 15th on 19 points from 17 matches. Palermo will make his debut on the bench in Godoy Cruz's home match with relegation threatened Quilmes in Mendoza city Saturday before traveling on the last weekend of the season to face former club Boca Juniors at La Bombonera. — Reuters