SPARTANS MISS THEIR OPPORTUNITY

LOSE ON DEFENSE LAPSES WHILE DOMINATING THE OFFENSE

Last five minutes does them in!

The indoor Spartans officially played their first game of the season Sunday.

"It sucks," commented goaler Baron,"that the League came down on the women for undressing on field. I for one will stand up for their right to choose where to disrobe."

Without a pre game show, the Spartans seemed to be less active when it came to defense.
"All our goals were a product of losing on the defense. We were dominant on the field, no question."

The Spartans had a hard time to put the ball into the net, though. They hit the cross bar more than the goals they actually scored.

Some great chances were missed, but the Spartans actually took the first goal, a nice shot by former Bayern Muenchen player Dave.

Their opponents scored off a shot that Baron seemed to lose in the fray. And then another to bring the score 1-2 against the Spartans.

Off the second half, the Spartans dominated, scoring to tie and then pressing for the next 15 minutes. Their opponents led again off a rebound from Baron's save, but relinquished that seconds later.

The last minutes of the game seemed to see a lot of break downs for our heroes. Baron was caught by a 3 on 1, and minute later a 3 on none.

"Stamina and Defense, that's where we are lacking," said Captain Justin,"and if that's the case, it'll be an easy fix. Count on that!"

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Steve missed his first game due to illness.
"It's just a passing illness."
Pundits were commenting whether of not his tirades of the summer will resurface.
"For the f--kin last time...it was a picture of my foot...not my member I'm not like that Senator from the Americans...weiner was his name.

Captain Justin and the League are in odds after they tampered with the roster.
"We have our team, and we have more than enough. And now they're saying we need more? What other team has 16 players?"

SPARTANS COME CLOSE

LOSE EXHIBITION GAME 5-4 DESPITE LATE RALLY

New Field, New Team, New Purpose

Spartan fans were elated and eager to watch the boys of Fall, Winter and Spring take to the pitch at the new Oshawa Civic Fields.

"This is the greatest moment of my life," said a stunned Baron, as he entered the field and beheld the women's team undressing infront of him on the field," I have never wept so openly. It was like a dream come true."
"We were concerned about him," revealed long time team mate Dave," he just went into a trance...like a man caught in high beams...which I guess he was."

Captain Justin, in his first tenure as a team leader after the incident at Lake Erie in '98, maintained strict discpline for the team.
"We're using this game to find out where we're weakest, and work on these to improve our strengths."

The Spartans seemed to fall into their old habits fast.  In the first half they were down by two.

The Visitors would continue their drives against the netminder Baron, racking up a 4-0 score by the 40th minute.

Captain Justin quickly took charge, and gave an impassionate speech detailing the glorious history of Sparta and what it meant to where the vaunted jersey.

"I have no idea what he said," commented Carmen, who was disturbed to find that Oranges were out of season." But it sure sounded good."

But things turned within the last 7 minutes of play.
Anders, Dave and Carmen all converted passes to the back of the net. A late goal by the opposition in a 3 on 1 gave the visitors a one goal lead that they never conceded.

"Overall, I know that we did really well," Captain Justin stated in a post game interview," and that as we know how each of us will play, we'll roll up the rim and win!"

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Where is Carmen?
The Flop of the Year condidate for the Outdoor Spartans was a machine on field. He scored once and had five shots on net.
"I was so angry that there were no Oranges. I mean, c'mon Baron. Make it happen."

Is Baron the new Netminder?
After his seemingly incredible performance in net, Captain Justin and team mate Dave seem to believe that Baron may be the key to the back end.
"He's taller and bigger than Trevor," revealed Captain Justin," and the rules state that the Fat Kid always takes net. Thanks Baron!"

Pundits wonder if former Bayern star Dave will be able to put up numbers like he has in the FAW.
"The FAW is just the dessert for me," a cautious Dave put forth," and the Spartans is my meal. Both are equally important, but fundamentally different."

INDOOR SOCCER STARTS

CAPTAIN JUSTIN HAS "HIGH HOPES"

Taking a Byte outta the Competition

This Sunday, on the world famed Civic Fields on Thornton, the indoor Spartans will begin the climb to fame or infamy.

"I have high hopes," said Captain Justin, who takes over from Captain Ian this year."The team is strong, we have a lot of the outdoor team with us, and a few surprises."

Ex-German National Team player The Baron expressed his excitement about the coming season.
"This is a unique opportunity for us to attone for the disaster that we committed on the pitch in the summer."

With the awards ceremony for the Outdoor Spartans only a week away, many of the summer players will be eyeing their indoor brethern with baited breathe.

"I'm happy for the team," commented Captain Ian as he boarded a plane to his winter residence in San Diego,"and wish them the best of luck...they're going to need it!"

Players should note that uniforms will be distributed on game day, this Sunday. Each member should plan to attend early! Schedules will be released Wednesday, and should be posted by Thursday.

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Captain Justin, Dave and The Baron are keeping fit playing in the FAW.
"It's a unique experience," stated Commissioner Campbell,"they play so awefull on the summer pitch, but are superstars here. Maybe they should consider baseball for a summer sport."

Will Chris make an appearance in indoor after being nominated for "Flop of the Year?"
"It's a matter of work balance," revealed Chris, who scored his first ever goal this year,"and in the summer I was off balance"

Captain Justin is hoping that Trevor will retain his goal keeping wizardry.
"I'm just happy that the team will have me," replied the Spartan Goal Keeper,"after that missed penalty kick. Dammit Captain, I'm a goalkeeper, not a kicker."