Match Report
31 points separated the sides: Newell's Old Boys Res. 5th on 34, Atlético Rafaela Res. 3rd on 3. Atlético Rafaela Res. had been under-performing their position — 44th on five-round form against 3rd in the table.
Defeat had not touched Newell's Old Boys Res. in 5 games, having scored in 9 consecutive games. Newell's Old Boys Res. had banked 11 of the last 15 points on offer; Atlético Rafaela Res., 3.
Goal scorers
Newell's Old Boys Res.: Felipe Calderone (45'), Blas Benedetto (22'), Joaquín Amadio (69')
Key stats
Possession: Newell's Old Boys Res. 58% · Atlético Rafaela Res. 42% · Total shots: 16-3 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 6-4