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An impressive display by Pepe Reina, some wayward finishing by The Vikings and a quality free-kick by Martin Skrtel were the ingredients for a 1-0 home victory for Liverpool over The Vikings. An early strike from Martin Skrtel sent the home fans wild as they sensed the scalp of the previously undefeated Vikings. The visitors went about trying to get the goal back with some long range efforts, striking the woodwork and testing Reina in the process. In the end though it wasn't to be as Eagles bemoaned his side's luck when commenting "how did I lose with 58% possession and 7-2 chances!" Buttons, obviously delighted with the victory reminded anyone in doubt as to how football was settled when saying, "It is not possession or shots that count, it is the scoreline."

Kirkbride Strollers took advantage of this slip-up from the leaders by moving to within a point of them at the top of the table. After a chanceless first-half a five minute burst at the beginning of the second settled matters in their match with Real Madrid. David Proctor scoring his fifth goal of the season with a header before Fraser Symnington settled the game with a well struck free-kick. Defeat sees Real Madrid FC four points from safety and in need of a victory against Pahang in their next match.

This may be a tough ask if Pahang's last match is anything to go by. Based on a defence that gave nothing away Pahang defeated Kroklund Kings 3-0. Henning Gassner, Heremias Linderman and Holger Pfitzner sharing the goals as a delighted TrueBlue beemed, "I'm delighted with last nights game. All my players did well, especially the defenders." In bossebong's most recent press conference his mood was less upbeat, hoping that the "season will end soon."

Kensington Boys Club bounced back from going a goal behind to Ripplenet to record a 3-1 victory. Despite the early Ralph Marnoch effort for the away side the hosts created some good chances. Hector Lormor was to get a brace either side of half-time, a pinpoint header being followed by an effort from a free-kick. Max Myer sealed the victory with another header. It wasn't all good news though as Patrikpatrik reported that his defender Barry Painter "is still off with a horrible back injury." More performances like this though and the defender's spirits will be surely lifted.

Pakya received the Manager of the Round award as his side had the better of the chances in their game with AJ Rovers. United will bemoan their finishing touch though, not least when Ghassim Abdul-Salam missed a guilt-edged penalty opportunity in the 92nd minute. United remain in the promotion spots however and with only three points separating the top three a title challenge could yet be on the cards.