ENERGIE and LOKOMOTIVE WIN

KEEPER NELSON RETURNS FOR A WIN!

Outdoor Keeper Nelson provides Fans with a Show!

Over the Weekend, we saw some great moments in the world of Spartan Football.

ENERGIE vs DYNAMO

Dynamo has been struggling as of late, what with their offensive line decimated by injuries. In fact, their top Golden Pear leaders with the exception of Brian, are out.

This put them in to a tough spot, especially when Energie put in renowned Keeper Nelson. One of the top netminders in the League, Nelson plays for one of the "A" league leaders.

This seemed to set the stage, as the Greys seemed sluggish initially. The Greens overwhelmed them with a few quick pops, which Nelson saved. This seemed to invigorate Energie.

After going down two in the first, Dynamo collected themselves and kept the pace about 50-50. Some great shots were saved, including a near impossible redirect that only Nelson could make.

The end of the game definitely proved that Energie was the better team on this day, but Captain Jason is ready to meet them in the playoffs.

LOKOMOTIVE vs OSHAWA's TOP "B" TEAM

Things were Krazy (with a "K") during this long awaited match up. With the Reds fielding a complete team on the pitch, most wrote off Lokomotive's chances.

But Captain Aaron kept the team on a short leash...keeping discipline on a high. Despite having lost their two Keepers, Darren played some spectacular net minding and clearly made his opponent's job a living hell.

At the end, the Blacks extended their win streak to two, and proved that they could beat the top teams Oshawa could throw against them.

STATS:

(SD) Devon (YELLOW)

Man of the Match: (SD) Trevor

Honourable Mention: (SD) Derrick

(SE) Andrew (GWA)

(SE) Matt (GWG)

(SE) Saul (A)

(SE) Matt (G)

(SE) Matt (A)

(SE) Roger (G)

(SE) Loli (A)

(SE) Andrew (G)

(SE) Nelson (A)

(SE) Saul (G)

(SE) Saul (Yellow)

Man of the Match: (SE) Matt

Honourable Mention: (SE) Saul

Keeper: (**) Nelson (WIN)

(SL) Steven M (A)
(SL) Brandon (G)
(SL) Stephen S (GWA)
(SL) Luis (GWG)
(SL) Vince (A)
(SL) Brandon (G)

Man of the Match: (SL) Darren

Honourable Mention: (SL) Brandon

Keeper: (SL) Darren (WIN)

SPARTANS GO UNDEFEATED!!!

FANS GO CRAZY OVER THE OUTCOMES!

Brandon and the Boys Celebrate

VfB Dynamo:
With the loss of numerous stars like Sean, William, Leigh, Cam, Kam, etc, Captain Jason faced a daunting task in delivering the team against Red F.C.

Oshawa's Lead Team broke it open in the first few minutes with a nifty give and go and then pocket from the unmarked man.

Although the defence was getting better, our opponents gave a hot shot that hit the twine just before the half.

But our heroes in Green were determined to make the most of their game.

At the half way mark of the second, new comer drifted a pass to Baron, who solidly curved it into the net.

A few minutes later, Golden Pear competitor Brian notched his league leading goal to tie the game.

And that's how it ended, despite a flurry from the Reds in the last minutes.

Energie Spartans F.C.
The team was back against Azul F.C., a team that they have never defeated.

The action was fast and furious, with our opponents scoring to go ahead, only to have Saul and his Quadragos (Saul, Steve, Loli, Andrew) tie things up.

A last minute goal saved the game, and the two teams were left with a TIE.

TSV Spartans Lokomotive
Things looked bad for the Blacks at the get go. Down one man, it would be the fifth minute before they had a complete team, and minutes later some subs.

But on this day, Captain Aaron would lead his squad to a crushing victory.

Shorthanded, Tom scored a blooper that seemed to exert our team's authority on the pitch.

In the end, although challenged heavily, our opponents went down to defeat.

STATS:

(SD) Devon (A)
(SD) Baron (G)
(SD) Brian (G)

Man of the Match: Devon
Honourable Mention: Baron
Keeper: Trevor

(SE) Wayne (A)
(SE) Saul (G)
(SE) Loli (A)
(SE) Saul (G)
(SE) Saul (A)
(SE) Loli (G)
(SE) Saul (A)
(SE) Loli (G)
(SE) Saul (A)
(SE) Steve (G)

Man of the Match: Loli

Honourable Mention: Saul

Keeper: Wayne

(SL) Brandon (SHA)

(SL) Tom (SHG)

(SL) Brandon (GWA)

(SL) Steve M (GWG)

(SL) Brandon (A)

(SL) Steve M (G)

(SL) Aaron (A)

(SL) Luis (G)

Man of the Match: Jon

Honourable Mention: Brandon

Keeper: Brent

ENERGIE DEFEATS LOKOMOTIVE

STAGE SET FOR ANOTHER BLACK VERSUS GREY FINAL

Last Sunday we had another inexplicable result in the Spartan Derby.

Let's not get a head of ourselves and say that Lokomotive is the best team in years.

There have been other less skilled but more reliable teams who have played in the past.

At the end of the game, Terry mentioned that his team had played their game.

And they won.

All cylinders were firing, and they defeated their rivals.

Captain Aaron, reflecting on his team's effort, revealed that his squad took the game for granted.

"We let them dictate pace and initiative. A few bad goals and it was over for us"

And that's the difference between winning a Championship, and being second place.

Energie, who started out strong, hit a tank trap and floundered for most of the season.

There was some in fighting...frustration and anger.

But, as good teams do, they turned it around, reorganized and started a clear path to the Cup.

Can Lokomotive do the same?

With only a few weeks left to the big game, they had better, or the Greys will have another star.

DYNAMO and the LOST roster

The Greens, who started out great, have been reeling from a number of hits to the roster.

They lost five players, of whom are their top scorers.

Pressure on Brian to win the Golden Pear is mounting, as he rookie attempts to find a solution to his woes.

With only a few games remaining, Captain Jason has his hands full!

STATS:

(SD) Brad (A)

(SD) Brian (G)

(SD) Brian (G)

Man of the Match: Brad

Honourable Mention: Trevor

(SE) Steve R  (G)

(SE) Andrew (A)

(SE) Mark (G)

(SE) Steve R (GWA)

(SE) Andrew (GWG)

(SE) Saul (G)

(SE) Matt (A)

(SE) Saul (G)

Man of the Match: Saul
Honourable Mention: Steve R
KEEPER: Wayne (WIN)

(SL) Brandon (A)
(SL) Steve M (G)
(SL) Aaron (A)
(SL) Stephen S (G)

Man of the Match: Luis
Honourable Mention: Darren