Newell's Old Boys beat Independiente 3-0. Independiente played with ten from minute 38. Víctor Rogelio Ramos scored 2 goals.

1. 0'
   ⚽Kick-off
   Metropolitano 1981
   Referee: EspósitoAttendance: 3,070
2. 1. First half
   2. 19'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!VRVíctor Rogelio Ramos
   3. 31'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!VRVíctor Rogelio Ramos
   4. 38'
      ARG
      Red card
      TRTrossero
3. 1. Second half
   2. 89'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!JAJuan A. Acosta