Pro Shottas Senior faced off against Fitts Village in a thrilling league encounter at Holder's Hill on 17 March 2025, with the match concluding in a 4-2 victory for the visitors. The game kicked off at 7:00 pm, showcasing a competitive spirit from both sides.
Pro Shottas Senior adopted a 4-2-1-3 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while providing ample support for their attacking players. Nashton Browne took his position in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Nathan Blackman on the left, Rohan Hall and Mark Alleyne in central defence, and Cliff Gooding-Edgill on the right. The midfield was anchored by Kobe Burges and Zavion Nurse, who were tasked with both defensive duties and transitioning the ball forward. Shakir Harewood played just ahead of them as an attacking midfielder, while Ishaem Ellis and Quavon Mclean operated on the flanks, supporting striker Luke St.John at the forefront of the attack. The substitutes for the match included Comar Clarke, Kishmar Wade, Nathaniel Moore, and Warren Povey.
The match began with an early offside call against Shakir Harewood, who mistimed his run in the first minute. This was quickly followed by a late tackle from Zavion Nurse, resulting in a foul just four minutes in. Pro Shottas Senior began to find their rhythm, with Harewood attempting a shot in the 18th minute, but it failed to trouble the Fitts Village goalkeeper.
The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Shakir Harewood scored a stunning long-range goal, assisted by Kobe Burges with a clever flick. This set the tone for Pro Shottas Senior, who continued to press for more. Zavion Nurse came close to doubling the lead with a shot that was saved in the 30th minute, but he would not be denied for long. Just two minutes later, Nurse found the net from close range, converting a corner delivered by Ishaem Ellis, making it 2-0.
As the first half drew to a close, Pro Shottas Senior looked comfortable, but a moment of defensive lapse allowed Fitts Village to pull one back in the 40th minute, leaving the score at 2-1 at half-time. The visitors had a couple of attempts just before the break, with Ishaem Ellis's efforts being saved and then going wide.
The second half commenced with an immediate attempt from Ishaem Ellis, but it was saved. Shakir Harewood continued to be a threat, but his shot in the 48th minute was also saved. Pro Shottas Senior's goalkeeper, Nashton Browne, showcased his skills with a dive at the feet of an opponent in the 51st minute, maintaining the lead.
However, Fitts Village found their equaliser in the 58th minute, making it 2-2 and putting pressure back on Pro Shottas Senior. The visitors responded well, with Luke St.John attempting a shot that went high in the 62nd minute. The turning point came in the 66th minute when Shakir Harewood scored his second goal of the match, finishing from close range after a cross from Ishaem Ellis, restoring Pro Shottas Senior's lead at 3-2.
The momentum shifted further in the 71st minute when Luke St.John scored another goal, again assisted by Ellis, extending the lead to 4-2. Pro Shottas Senior continued to press, with St.John's subsequent attempt being saved in the 73rd minute, and Zavion Nurse also firing high shortly after.
As the match progressed, Pro Shottas Senior made tactical substitutions, bringing on Comar Clarke for Quavon Mclean in the 75th minute. Shakir Harewood was flagged offside again in the 76th minute, while Nurse's shot was saved shortly after. Another substitution saw Kishmar Wade replace Cliff Gooding-Edgill due to injury in the 79th minute.
In the closing stages, Shakir Harewood's attempt in the 81st minute went wide, and Zavion Nurse committed a late tackle foul in the 89th minute. Harewood also received a foul for tripping an opponent in the 90th minute, but the match ended with Pro Shottas Senior securing a well-deserved 4-2 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience in defence.
