Werribee City’s faith in youth has paid massive dividends with the Bees sealing promotion to the top-tier Victorian Premier League.
The side began last weekend in third place and managed to snatch second off Sunshine George Cross.
The second-versus-third match-up on the final day ended with the Bees claiming a 1-0 win at Galvin Park on Saturday.
PICTURE GALLERY: Werribee City v Sunshine George Cross
As is so often the case, Leigh Minopoulos was the star for the Bees, scoring the winning goal a minute into the second half.
Hoppers Crossing survived the drop to finish ninth in state league 4 but could not avoid a disappointing 3-1 last-round road loss to Surf Coast.
In state league 5, Point Cook has earned promotion at the first time of asking, sealing second place with a 2-0 win over Brimbank Stallions at Saltwater Reserve.
Truganina Hornets finished their second season in 13th place after an entertaining 5-3 away win over Spring Hills FC in the final game.
