Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Newell's Old Boys Res. 5th with 34 points, San Martín San Juan Res. 18th with 9, 25 apart. San Martín San Juan Res.'s recent output lagged their position: 70th on form over five rounds while 18th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.86/1.43 for San Martín San Juan Res. and 1.44/0.89 for Newell's Old Boys Res. (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
San Martín San Juan Res. entered with three losses in a row. Newell's Old Boys Res. arrived on a run of three straight wins. Recent form was uneven: 3/15 points for San Martín San Juan Res., 12/15 for Newell's Old Boys Res..
On the scoreboard, San Martín San Juan Res. led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
San Martín San Juan Res.: Maximiliano Galvan (64'), Luciano Riveros (40') · Newell's Old Boys Res.: S. Montero (90')
Key stats
Possession: San Martín San Juan Res. 49% · Newell's Old Boys Res. 51% · Total shots: 7-4 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 4-4