Australia V Uruguay 2005 (World Cup Qualifier)
He was selected to officiate the playoff between Uruguay and Australia for the final spot in the World Cup on 16 November 2005. His performance in this game drew criticism from the Australian and Uruguayan media and publics alike. Cantalejo blew for over 50 fouls in the match and let rough play and professional fouls occur repeatedly throughout the game without brandishing a red card. (Tony Popović seemed to elbow Álvaro Recoba in the face and only received a yellow card, and Pablo García continually committed professional fouls without going in to the book.) However Catalejo's performance was largely overlooked in the aftermath of the match in the Australian media, who focussed more on Australia's qualification rather than on Catalejo's officiating.
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