Newell's Old Boys beat Independiente 0-2. Independiente played with ten from minute 32.

1. 0'
   ⚽Kick-off
   Torneo Clausura 1998
   Referee: RuscioAttendance: 5,880
2. 1. First half
   2. 32'
      ARG
      Red card
      ARArzeno
   3. 38'
      ARG
      Red card
      CDCristian Díaz
   4. 39'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!DQDiego J. Quintana
   5. 44'
      ARG
      Red card
      MOMondragón
3. 1. Second half
   2. 89'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!ADAldo P. Duscher