Western Suburbs Soccer Club (WSCC) marked its 60th anniversary with a day of festivities on Saturday, July 12.
WSCC reserves coach and committee board member, Sasha Pete, said there was a “fantastic atmosphere” on the day.
“It was a big crowd of people who came to support the event. We thank everybody who came,” he said.
The birthday celebrations culminated in a game the club played against Yarraville with the WSCC reserves and the seniors both winning two to zero.
There were plenty of activities for members and locals on the day too, including face painting, raffles, games for young club members and stalls selling baked goods and merchandise.
The celebrations continued throughout the day and into the night with live bands playing music.Traditional Greek food and dessert was also on offer.
Pete said WSCC has strong roots in the community.
“[WSCC] is my boyhood club so I’ve been involved for many years as a junior and now I coach the reserves side,” he said.
“It’s about the history, the people and the sense of community.”
Many past players and committee board members also attended the celebrations.
WSCC was formed in Sunshine in 1965 by local Greek and Greek Cypriot immigrants.
Ange Postecoglou, considered to be one of Australia’s best coaches, made his coaching debut at WSCC in 1994, and was also an active player at the club.
The club currently plays in Victorian state league north west division one.
