Rizz does the Bizz

Real Madrid FC manager FredRizzo was tactically spot on and rewarded with Manager of the Round as his side defeated Pahang United 2-0. In a game which saw them set-up in a 4-5-1 formation they restricted any Pahang forward movements and ensured a quiet day for Nersesian in goal who didn't have a single save to make. Creating six chances of their own Kapo Kachadorian headed home after four minutes to give Madrid something to protect. They did this with relative ease as inspirational captain Artin Bedirian led by example with a peerless display. The win was rounded off with an unfortunate own goal by Puiu Caragiale but at least he can say he managed to have an effort on goal such was the limpness of Pahang's all-round performance.

A match that provided no surprises was The Vikings 2-1 victory over Kroklund Kings. Disappointed Kroklund manager bossebong consoled himself with a 1.8m pools win but bemoaned his side, "..my team performed as it always does, worthless." In truth, it was a tight first-half which produced little in the way of excitement. The Vikings were able to crank it up after the break, however, and Damon Strachan netted his second goal of the season to give them the lead. Seven minutes later and it was two when forward Vassilis Papakostas was afforded too much space in the area and made Kroklund pay with an assured finish. The aptly named Bosse Bong did give his manager something to cheer with a stunning free-kick but it proved too little too late for the division's basement side.

Remaining a point behind The Vikings are the Strollers of Kirkbride who recorded an impressive 2-0 win over AJ Rovers. Both sides had plenty of chances in an open and entertaining game but it was Jazza1958's side who came out on top. The prolific David Proctor showing his intelligence to find just enough space to poach his sixth of the season. A late header from midfield man Billy Manetteer sealed the victory which keeps Kirkbride pushing for the title and AJ nervously looking over their shoulder in anticipation of a relegation battle.

Completing the promotion places is Manchester United after they stretched their unbeaten run to four games. Travelling to Patrikpatrik's Kensington Boys Club they produced a stunning first-half display to shellshock their hosts. Manny Stamford, Nenad Ljaljic and Sture Kiltorp all netting in a 42 minute period which left those watching breathless with the excellence of the finishing. Mohammed Khadduri impressed once more in midfield with a couple of assists but it was Bashir Wazir who reminded viewers of a youthful Beckenbauer with his attacking intentions from the back. Kensington can console themselves that they won't come up against such a performance every week.

Buttons led his Liverpool side to success at Ripplenet as they continued to breathe down the neck of Manchester United. As last week, Liverpool produced a display which soaked up a lot of possession and chances but delivered a cutting edge at the other end. Martin Skrtel once again netting with a free-kick to give the visitors the lead. It wasn't to last long as Ripplenet kept pressing and were rewarded with a Ralph Marnoch goal, ironically from a breakaway. Liverpool weren't to be denied, though, as Dirk Kuyt dispatched a penalty to send the Scousers home happy and still dreaming of promotion.