Last week, the girls performed brilliantly at another football tournament, facing stiff competition across Dorset with the chance of joining the boys’ team in representing AFCB at the Premier League Final in June. Mrs Dallyn was extremely proud and impressed with both the skill level and determination as they were relentless in both attack and defence. Many goals were both scored and saved to keep all matches close with even a penalty being scored in the process!

All of the girls were positive and upbeat, even with some losses. They demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship-all of them putting themselves forward to sit certain games out to ensure they all had game time in the 6 a side games. They all encouraged and praised each other and all shook the hands of every player they played against and thanked every referee adult from AFC Bournemouth.

Although we didn’t make the final this time, it was another positive performance that they can be proud of and take into their next matches as, fingers crossed, they can continue enjoying football into next season. We are so grateful for the parental support, which helped to boost the girls too.