Because fireworks were thrown on the field, the game was suspended, and a judicial sanction deducted 3 points in the standings.

In the replay, Newell's won the match and Boca Juniors finished below Champions River Plate.

In the semifinals the squad eliminated Mexican team America thanks to a Samuel goal in the final minutes of the second leg.

In the Finals of the tournament the squad defeated incumbent Champions Palmeiras after a penalty shoot-out, clinching the cup for the first time in 22 years.

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