In a commanding display at Greens Playing Field on 15 March 2025, Pro Shottas Senior triumphed 2-0 against Barbados Soccer Academy in a league home match. The match kicked off at 7:00 pm, and the home side's performance was marked by a combination of solid defence and clinical finishing.
Pro Shottas Senior lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, with Nashton Browne in goal, flanked by a back four consisting of Nathan Blackman and Oshae Brathwaite as right and left defenders, respectively, while Robiniho Phillips and Mark Alleyne occupied the central defensive roles. The midfield was anchored by Kobe Burges and Zavion Nurse, providing support to the attacking trio of Shakir Harewood, who played centrally, with Ishaem Ellis and Kishmar Wade positioned as right and left forwards.
The substitutes for Pro Shottas Senior included Tyrel Bascombe, Enrico Banfield, Nathaniel Moore, and Warren Povey, ready to make an impact from the bench if required.
The match began with an early attempt from Quavon Mclean, who tested the Barbados goalkeeper in the first minute, but his shot was saved. Mclean continued to threaten, forcing another save just two minutes later. However, Pro Shottas Senior's early momentum was briefly halted when Oshae Brathwaite was caught offside in the eighth minute due to a lapse in concentration.
Kobe Burges received a yellow card in the tenth minute for a bad tackle, a decision that set the tone for a physical encounter. Quavon Mclean again found himself offside shortly after, as Pro Shottas Senior struggled to maintain their attacking rhythm. Mark Alleyne then had a chance in the 16th minute, but his effort was also saved, as the home side began to pile on the pressure.
The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when an own goal from a Barbados defender, following a cross from Burges, put Pro Shottas Senior ahead. The goal was a result of sustained pressure and showcased the home side's attacking prowess.
Nashton Browne, the Pro Shottas goalkeeper, was called into action shortly after, executing a dive at the feet of an advancing opponent in the 23rd minute, followed by a remarkable point-blank reaction save just a minute later, demonstrating his importance to the team's defensive efforts.
As the first half progressed, Shakir Harewood committed a late tackle in the 25th minute, resulting in a foul, while he later attempted a shot that went wide in the 26th minute. Burges had another opportunity in the 28th minute but shot high, and Harewood's efforts continued to be thwarted with a saved attempt in the 30th minute.
The first half saw further disciplinary action, with Robiniho Phillips receiving a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 33rd minute. Kishmar Wade then came close to extending the lead, hitting the crossbar in the 39th minute before finally finding the net just before half-time. Wade scored from inside the box after a clever assist from himself, doubling the lead for Pro Shottas Senior in the 42nd minute.
The second half began with Oshae Brathwaite committing a foul in the 49th minute, followed by Kishmar Wade's late tackle in the 55th minute, which also drew a foul. Robiniho Phillips continued the trend with a high tackle in the 58th minute, as the match became increasingly physical.
Shakir Harewood's late tackle in the 65th minute added to the growing list of fouls, leading to tactical substitutions in the 66th minute, with Tyrel Bascombe replacing Wade. The substitutions continued in the 75th minute when Quavon Mclean made way for Enrico Banfield.
As the match approached its final stages, Harewood was penalised for a handball in the 80th minute, earning him a yellow card for dissent shortly after. Oshae Brathwaite followed suit with a yellow card in the 84th minute for another bad tackle.
Browne's goalkeeping heroics were on display again in the 85th minute with a full-stretch save, ensuring his clean sheet remained intact. The final substitutions were made with Nathaniel Moore and Warren Povey entering the fray, replacing Ishaem Ellis and Harewood, respectively.
In the closing moments, Zavion Nurse had a couple of attempts but failed to find the target. The match concluded dramatically, with Oshae Brathwaite receiving a red card for a bad tackle in the 90th minute, leaving Pro Shottas Senior to see out the remainder of the match with a man advantage.
Ultimately, Pro Shottas Senior's disciplined performance and tactical execution secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory, showcasing their potential as they continue their league campaign.
