SPARTAN COMEBACK STYMIED

THOR BRINGS THE THUNDER, RAIN AND LIGHTNING TO END GAME

God of Thunder, God of Rain, Earth shaker who feels no Pain!

Thor, God of the Norse pantheon, was not amused with the Spartan effort Sunday.
"I've been awaiting for the Baron to score on my name," rumbled Red Beard."He honoured my father, Odin, with a goal. And now there has been nothing. I am not amused."

"We played a good game last night," commented Captain Ian,"and I think Thor was a bit upset on his portrayal in the Marvel films movie. Which is understandable. I mean, really, a blonde Norse god?"

Things started off horribly for the Spartans, who were down two men initially. They conceded two quick goals until reinforcements, albeit late, arrived on scene to help out.

Then Penalty Pete, the Referee who always gives out penalty shots against the Spartans, ruled the day. It was quickly converted into a goal.

"Penalty Pete and I had words," an angry Baron told reporters."He questioned my ability to have knowledge on the game. I agreed, but retorted that he has awarded a penalty shot against us every game but one. Now that's something for which he had no comeback."

Captain Ian, sensing the momentum switch to the Spartans, quickly donned shin pads, shirt, shorts and socks like some 1940's serial comic book hero.
"I just had to act. Although my knees are shot and I drank too much and I have Judo injuries, I figured that I could do something. Even a warm body to help the guys rest."

And the time came where the Spartans were on a level not seen in two years. Former goalkeeper and speedster Mark netted his first ever goal.
"In games past I would have my share of own goals. This time, I had a beauty."

Fans agreed. It was a sexy goal that was probably the best one of this year.
"I love the Golden Orange" laughed one fan,"and now Mark has a taste of it's sweet nectar!"

And then the clouds opened up with such anger, that the Refs retreated themselves and players alike to their cars.

"Can we be happy with the 3-1 loss?" asked Captain Ian," I think we can more relish in the fact that once we had 11 players on the field, we were owning the game. A full game would have seen us win, I'm certain of that. And that's a big step for the future."

IN OTHER NEWS
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SuperStar Justin hasn't been heard from in days. In a broken message, the Spartan superkid indicated that "I must find my roots" and "only a spiritual journey will mend my performance".

Is Paul the spokesperson for Ontario Beef? After a near goal on Sunday, Paul was caught eating Burger after Burger, complete with cheese, mustard, relish and a dab of tartar sauce.
"C'mon", responded the young mid fielder,"I drank too much the night before. Burgers beat the bends."
And so does your Z-24 Paul.

Has Carmen found his funk?
Former Spartan Golden Asperagus winner hasn't scored since last year.
"I haven't found my groove just yet. Hopefully I didn't leave it on the bus or something."