In a gripping encounter at Passage Road on 30 April 2025, Pro Shottas Senior faced off against Barbados Soccer Academy in a league away match that ended in a 1-1 draw. The match kicked off at 7:00 pm, with both teams eager to secure vital points in the league standings.
Pro Shottas Senior lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for dynamic attacking play. Nashton Browne took his position in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Nathan Blackman on the left, Robiniho Phillips and Mark Alleyne in central defence, and Cliff Gooding-Edgill on the right. The midfield trio featured Shakir Harewood on the right, Kobe Burges in the centre, and Ackeem Holder on the left, tasked with both supporting the attack and providing defensive cover. Up front, Thiery Corbin, Kishmar Wade, and Shewayne Burke formed a potent attacking trio, looking to exploit any defensive lapses from their opponents.
The substitutes for Pro Shottas Senior included Quavon McGleen, Evvan Estwick, and Luke St.John, who would be called upon to make an impact as the match progressed.
The match began with an early attempt from Shewayne Burke in the third minute, but his effort was saved by the opposing goalkeeper. Just two minutes later, Ackeem Holder had a chance to put his side ahead, but his shot sailed high over the bar. Pro Shottas continued to press, with Kobe Burges testing the goalkeeper again in the 11th minute, only to be denied once more.
As the first half unfolded, Shewayne Burke found himself in an offside position in the 13th minute, a mistimed run that halted a promising attack. Kishmar Wade also struggled to find the target, sending a shot high in the 14th minute, while Burges again failed to convert, missing the target in the 16th minute.
The match saw its first foul in the 17th minute when Shakir Harewood was penalised for obstruction, a sign of the physicality that was beginning to characterise the game. The 24th minute saw Browne in action again, as he had to punch away a dangerous cross, showcasing his goalkeeping skills.
However, the first half was marred by a series of fouls from Harewood, who was penalised for a push in the 26th minute and again for holding in the 30th minute. Mark Alleyne was penalised for a high tackle in the 32nd minute, as tensions rose on the pitch. Harewood's frustrations continued, as he missed another opportunity in the 35th minute, shooting high once more.
As the first half drew to a close, Browne demonstrated his reliability by catching a cross in the 40th minute, ensuring the score remained level at half-time. The first half ended with a final attempt from Thiery Corbin, who shot wide just as the whistle blew.
The second half commenced with immediate action, as Corbin was again caught offside in the 46th minute, followed by a late tackle from Kishmar Wade that resulted in a foul. Pro Shottas continued to search for the breakthrough, but Mark Alleyne's attempt in the 53rd minute also went wide.
In the 56th minute, Cliff Gooding-Edgill had a chance to score, but his shot was saved, reflecting the ongoing struggle to find the back of the net. Thiery Corbin's offside flag was raised once more in the 58th minute, indicating a frustrating evening for the forward.
The first substitution of the match occurred in the 59th minute, with Quavon McGleen replacing Corbin, as Pro Shottas sought fresh legs to change the game’s momentum. Browne continued to be a key figure, making a catch in the 62nd minute to maintain the scoreline.
However, the deadlock was finally broken in the 65th minute when Barbados Soccer Academy scored, taking a 1-0 lead and putting Pro Shottas under pressure. The response was swift, as Shewayne Burke was flagged offside in the 72nd minute, again thwarting a potential equaliser.
Pro Shottas finally found their breakthrough in the 76th minute when Shakir Harewood scored from close range, heading in a corner delivered by Cliff Gooding-Edgill. The equaliser sparked renewed hope for the visitors, who pressed for a winner.
As the match entered its final stages, Quavon McGleen had a shot saved in the 80th minute, while Kobe Burges was penalised for obstruction shortly after. In the 87th minute, Evvan Estwick came on for Gooding-Edgill due to a head injury, as Pro Shottas looked to solidify their midfield.
Browne was called into action again in the 89th minute, saving a late attempt from the opposition, while Ackeem Holder's effort in the 92nd minute went wide, leaving both teams searching for a decisive goal. The match concluded with Shewayne Burke's shot saved in the 95th minute, ensuring the points were shared in a hard-fought contest.
