Sunbury United believes that it is close to turning a corner after a tough start to the FV state league 3 north-west season.
Sunbury entered the season with high hopes but is without a win after its first four matches.
Among those results were two big losses, with Sunbury sitting second bottom.
Sunbury coach Danny Moore admits that it has been a tough start to the season for his side.
“It has been a difficult start,” he said. “Four games in and we’re still searching for our first win.
“On the flip side, the positive sign has been that self-belief has still been really strong.
“It’s been a test of character and from a resilience point of view we have been tested early.
“How we respond to these setbacks is important but there is nothing like getting points on the board.”
Moore said he didn’t think a win was far away as they were starting to build some momentum.
In round four, Sunbury managed to come away with a draw against Williamstown to earn its second point of the season.
Moore said it was a really good test of character and making sure that they were competitive and made it a game, which they did.
“It’s about a sense of togetherness,” he said. “Sometimes you need a little bit of luck on your side.
“Sometimes when things are not going your way, bad luck follows. We have a good bunch of boys there. It’s about reinforcing that belief in the group.
“We know once we get that first win, we will turn a corner. We think we’re close to turning that corner.”
Sunbury faces Bundoora United on Saturday.
Bundoora has come up from state league 4 north in the off season, meaning it’s the first time the two teams have played each other in the state league game.
Moore said it would be another challenge.
“There are no easy games as the results have shown,” he said. “We know any team can knock off any team.
“Every team is taking points off someone else. It’s still early, four rounds in the season.
“There’s still plenty of games to pick up points.”
