Match Report
The table read 2nd (Temperley, 49 pts) against 6th (Midland, 41 pts), 8 points apart. The last five rounds placed Midland no better than 27th for form, against 6th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.18/0.82 for Temperley and 1.11/0.89 for Midland (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.97.
Defeat had not touched Midland in 8 games, having scored in 9 consecutive games.
Estadio Alfredo Martín Beranger staged the fixture, a ground that holds 31,000. W. Meneses took charge of the match — our records show 50 games refereed with an average of 2.6 yellow cards per game. On the scoreboard, Midland led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Temperley: Marcos Echeverría (49'), Pedro Souto (52') · Midland: David Ezequiel Bulacio (10')
Key stats
Possession: Temperley 51% · Midland 49% · Total shots: 7-7 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 5-4