Darts Spurs kicked off their season with some new faces and a number of indoor/outdoor 'vets' from the Darts club. Joining Spurs in division one this season are: Brendan MacDougall, Hashim Kareemi, Connor Deering, Kobbie Larbi, Philip Meintzer, Tyler Boast, Tare Rennebohn & Noe Vargas. Darts first game was against Lads Club and the boys got off to a good start going up by one on a goal from Danny Ahmoye his speed being to much for 'old Dart' Eric Gillingham playing for Lads as Danny streaked by him to deposit the ball in the bottom corner. Live by the sword, die by the sword! Darts started to take chances pushing up, to line up 4/5 abreast for the expected through ball or cross! Didn't happen! Two give away's in the open midfield and Lads capitalized quickly going up 2-1. Despite some heavy pressure from Darts the score stood at the final whistle and another season got off to a slow start!

In a game played Wednesday night at Southland Tom Brook, Spurs came up against newly promoted Croatia and it was a totally different game from the guys. Right from the KO Darts pressured Croatia into turn-overs and a determined run from just inside the Darts half saw Ryan Contenti dippsy doodal, stumble and tumble finally potting the opener a couple of minutes in. Spurs had Tare Rennebohn in goal and the big keeper bravely dived at feet keeping the sheet clean. Darts were awarded a PK just before going into the half and Alex Campos made no mistake from the spot. 

The second half saw Darts play some excellent soccer switching play, working the triangle and generally keeping Croatia off balance. A knock to both wingers MacDougall and Evernden saw some line juggling but new faces Connor Deering and Hashim Kareemi slotted in seamlessly while Noe Vargas was a constant threat turning the Croatia 'D' time and time again. Ingo Ionescu's persistence paid off with the rangy forward putting Darts up by three before a late Croatia volley got by Darts 'D' and our keeper. A good night's work, the only blemish was the suspect referee who had both teams confused with phantom calls, switched decisions and a totally uncalled for yellow to Contenti for apparently kicking the Ball!! 

Next up for Spurs NSD Hoods Wednesday May 23, 8.15pm @ Sait.