Classy champions too good for Margaret River

Bunbury MLA Don Punch reignited the South West’s sporting program when he tossed the coin for the opening of the Premier League soccer match between visitors Football Margaret River and champions Dynamos at Forrest Park on Sunday afternoon. A full set of fixtures were held at the ground with the champions walloping Margaret River 4-1 on a sun-kissed Forrest Park in their Men’s Premier League clash. After a 2-0 defeat to Margaret River in the Division 2 Men’s fixture and a scoreless draw with Collie in the reserves, the strong home crowd relied on their premier side to provide a spectacle. It was not long before fans had something to cheer about as Dynamos opened the scoring after just five minutes, with Callum Vase finishing from a scramble in the box. A long period of tough, tight soccer followed before the visitors drew level through captain Josaiah Allington. Margaret River put up the shutters with Alex O’Brien and James Graham in command defensively, but the classy and fitter champions opened the second half with a Corey Barclay cross finding Jack Menzies who reinstated his side’s lead. A flurry of corners forced a Margaret River rearguard action until a through ball from Menzies found the busy Barclay who out ran the tiring Margaret River defenders for Dynamos’ third. Barclay finished the match and secured a brace with a sizzling grounded penalty. A four goal effort will alleviate any concern surrounding Dynamos’ scoring ability this season, having lost prolific scorers Chadley Edwards and Kosta Koukouva to Dalyellup during the summer. Dynamos face stiff competition in fellow victors Hay Park in their second consecutive home game next week, while Margaret River hosts Busselton City.