Newell's Old Boys beat Banfield 2-0. Banfield played with ten from minute 42.

1. 0'
   ⚽Kick-off
   Torneo Apertura 1996
   Referee: Pascualino📍 Rosario CentralAttendance: 4,796
2. 1. First half
   2. 27'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!VIVelko Iotov
   3. 42'
      ARG
      Red card
      VÁVázquez
3. 1. Second half
   2. 73'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!MGMauro N. Gerk