Manchester United came from behind to defeat The Vikings 3-2 at Old Trafford. With both sides looking for promotion it was a tense encounter with lots of twists and turns. The Vikings dominated the opening half but were made to pay for their profligacy. Paraskevas Maladenis scoring their only goal from five chances as United went in level thanks to Talal Shamil. Shamil scoring from United's only chance. Tasos Toursounidis looked to have given The Vikings a vital edge when he scored after 72 minutes but there was still time for a late late show from United. Ghaffur Kamal finishing off a well-worked free-kick before Shamil netted from a corner after 89 minutes to send United second.
Liverpool failed to capitalise on two of the top four meeting, losing 1-0 at home to Real Madrid FC. Ahead of the game Madrid manager Rizzo failed to rule out a push for promotion, "Well you never know do you?" he said tantalising his team's fans. The game was tight until the final ten minutes when it exploded into life. Martin Skrtel hitting the frame of the goal with a stunning free-kick. Dirk Kuyt then looked to have given the hosts the three points with a well-taken goal, only to be denied by a dubious offside flag. Insult then met injury when Davit Ohanesian scored with Madrid's only effort on goal much to Buttons' dismay, "The officials will not tell me why they disallowed Dirk Kuyt's goal, as you can see from the tv replays the goal should have stood, he was clearly onside." Rizzo could only sympathise with Buttons after the game, "We have been beaten like this many times before this season, so I know how Buttons feels."
League leading Kirkbride Strollers had a tough game of their own as they met with a Pahang side not yet clear of relegation. In an open game Dennis MacAvery scored from the spot to give the away side the edge at the break. The referee levelled things up as Pahang were awarded a penalty after 55 minutes, Otto Andersen stroking home with ease. Jordan MacIan restored the away side's lead as the game continued to swing but it was the home side who would have the final say. Heremias Linderman doing his Superman impression in the area when rising high to head home for a crucial point.
Finding themselves further in trouble are Kensington Boys Club after their 1-0 reverse at home to Kroklund Kings. Despite dominating possession and chances Kensington couldn't make it count and it was Kroklund who made the decisive strike. Trudell Conway the scorer after fine work from Jorma Vuohenoja. Patrikpatrik was in a downcast mood as he spoke with reporters, "I don't even know what to say anymore. I'd hate to drop to Division 3 because I don't feel the competition is too tough in any division."
The days big winners were AJ Rovers after a 4-0 thumping of Ripplenet United. Dominating from the outset Elling Jarnoy scored after 12 minutes and they never looked back. Despite suffering minor injuries all the way through the game AJ continued to press and scored further goals through a Sonny Vickerman brace and another effort from Jarnoy. With Ripplenet all but relegated it remains to be seen what the future holds for them. AJ, meanwhile, still need to keep a watchful eye on events below them as the season reaches its conclusion.
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