On 21st September 2024, Pro Shottas U13 faced off against Valerie Youth Club in a league home match held at Pine, with kick-off at 2:20 pm. The home side prevailed decisively, securing a 5-1 victory that showcased their attacking prowess and tactical acumen.
Pro Shottas U13 took to the pitch in a 4-2-1-3 formation, which typically allows for a solid defensive base while providing ample support for a strong attacking front. The team deployed Kale Hee-Chung in goal, with Kegun Henry and Christopher Palmer taking positions as right and left defenders respectively. The central defensive duties were shared between Elijah Jacob and Jakob Myers. In midfield, Dylan Boucaud and Samuel Campion operated as central midfielders, providing a link between defence and attack, while Kaleb Catwell assumed the role of attacking midfielder, expected to create goal-scoring opportunities. Up front, Mathias Theinhardt and Aiden Knight occupied the right and left forward positions respectively, while Emanuel Alvarez-Espanoza led the line as the striker, poised to finish the chances created.
Pro Shottas U13's substitutes included C'jae Nichols, Junilio Richmond, Aries Payne, Nikkiel Freeman and Kaden Taylor, who would later be introduced into the match to add fresh legs and tactical adjustments as required.
The match began dramatically, with Valerie Youth Club striking first within the opening minute, taking an unexpected lead. This setback for Pro Shottas U13, however, would fuel their determination to respond.
In the 12th minute, Kaleb Catwell made a sensational impact by equalising with a brilliant solo goal from outside the box, displaying skill and composure to find the back of the net with his right foot. The momentum shifted firmly in Pro Shottas' favour thereafter.
As the game progressed into the second half, the home side continued to build on their lead. Just three minutes after the restart, in the 33rd minute, Mathias Theinhardt scored a sensational goal—a "screamer"—after receiving a short pass from Catwell. The player’s precision and power illustrated the confidence running through the team.
Emanuel Alvarez-Espanoza then added to the tally in the 40th minute with another solo effort, demonstrating Pro Shottas' attacking might and clinical finishing. After this, a tactical substitution was made in the 41st minute as C'jae Nichols replaced Samuel Campion,and Junilio Richmond replacing Aiden Knight, aimed at bolstering the team’s ongoing dominance.
Pro Shottas U13 capped off an impressive performance when Catwell got his brace in the 42nd minute, Assisted by C' jae Nichols who completed the ramp in the 54th minute, a total of five goals, firmly establishing their superiority over Valerie Youth Club, who managed only a solitary goal. Kaleb Catwell's performance was notably exceptional, earning him the accolade of Player of the Match for his influential display throughout the game. This commanding victory will surely bolster Pro Shottas’ confidence as they move forward in the league season, setting a high standard for forthcoming matches.
