Girls edging closer to a first victory

Every Saturday morning this season, one all-girl team has been battling away in the Country Coastal Junior Soccer Association.

Last weekend, the Dynadolls under-11s more than doubled their season goals tally and came within touching distance of their first win.

The Dynamos-affiliated club consists of many players new to the sport and coach Felicia Addy hopes the young team will be a catalyst towards growing the female game.

“To keep the team together is the plan,” she said.

“We're the only all-girls team and we're hoping this will encourage other clubs to do the same and build towards an all-girls league.”

Playing mainly against far more experienced teams of all boys, results have been tough for the Dynadolls with 20-0, 17-0 and 16-0 losses all featuring.

The team played away to second-bottom Eaton Dardanup Blue in wet conditions on Saturday, a team including three girls.

An early 1-0 lead became a 4-1 deficit, which they pegged back to 4-3 and 5-4 midway through the second half before a late flurry of goals saw the Dynadolls eventually beaten 9-4.

Before Saturday's match, Dynadolls had only scored three goals in seven matches.

Addy praised the team's improvement, saying the closer game showed they knew how to play.

She also praised their willingness to listen to instructions.

“I love it and am enjoying the season so much,” she said.

“They're a really good team to coach.”