Match Report
In the standings it was Newell's Old Boys 15th on 29 points, San Martín San Juan 21st on 25 — separated by 4. The last five rounds placed Newell's Old Boys no better than 22nd for form, against 15th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.04/0.92 for Newell's Old Boys and 0.96/1.36 for San Martín San Juan (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.11.
Newell's Old Boys had drawn their last four.
The venue was Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa in Rosario, with room for 38,095 spectators. On the scoreboard, Newell's Old Boys led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-0.