SPARTANS LOSE FIRST OF THE SEASON

SINGLE GOAL BREAKS THE SHUT OUT

Baron talks with Reporters

The new Spartans are proving to be a force on the field these days.

In the days of old, the Spartans would concede a few sloppy goals, come back and attempt to make a game of it.

These days our local heroes are giving it their all, and coming up with impressive results.

Out of the gate, the Spartan defense made short work of their opponent's attacks, blunting the attacks and sending a counter to the opposite goal.

At half time, it was nil to nil.

And that's how it remained until the 72 minute when an unlucky bounce from the Keeper landed on the feet of an unmarked Village Inn Forward. With all net in front of him, it wasn't a hard goal.

The good guys kept it real for the next 18 minutes, having numerous chances, but nothing to hit the twine.

"It was a great game," commented Spartan Owner Baron,"with many missed opportunities on both sides. What we need to do is play better, and more like a team. My gut feeling is that this team will only get better as they get to the "GELLING" point.

STATS
Man of the Match:
Darrel

SPARTANS TAKE TO THE PITCH

SPIRITED PLAY NETS THEM FIRST TIE OF THE SEASON!

Kevin makes the impossible Save

With an all new team, the fans were expecting a good game, complete with a Spartan drubbing.

What they got was an exciting game that proved that the team could be a force in the Darlington League.

"I'm very proud of my players," commented Coach Baron after the game,"they gave it their all and matched one of the best teams in our league"

The home team Rovers went out to an early start, only to have the lineswoman call the play back due to an offside.

From there, the Rovers pressed against the novice Spartans. Time and again, the Spartans moved the play back, and finally attacked in the Rovers end.

A lucky penalty shot that hit the cross bar twice before entering the net gave the Rovers the lead at half time.

Not to be outdone, the Spartans wingers focused, and launched a flurry of attacks, pocketing one in the twine in the second half.

Again, the REF became involved and awarded the Rovers another penalty shot.

It was Keeper Kevin who made the save, and the clearance, which nearly resulted in another Spartan goal had the discouraged REF not called the game on a clear break a way.

"Some harsh calls by the REF," stated Baron," but we came up big and showed that he wasn't going to dictate the game despite his lack of objectivity."

Will out local heroes give fans their money's worth next game?
Ticket go on sale May 30th.

STATS:
Keith (A)
Jesse (G)

Keeper:
Kevin (TIE)

MAN OF THE MATCH
Kevin