Newell's Old Boys beat River Plate 5-2. Rodolfo Amsler scored 2 goals.

1. 0'
   ⚽Kick-off
   Primera División 1940
   Referee: J. J. Alvarez
2. 1. First half
   2. 7'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!MMMario Morosano
   3. 17'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!ODOscar Diaz
3. 1. Second half
   2. 46'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!RARodolfo Amsler
   3. 51'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!JSJose Sisniega
   4. 60'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!APAngel Perucca
   5. 74'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!LCLeonardo Cilaurren
   6. 82'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!RARodolfo Amsler