Pro Shottas Senior 2 vs 1 Caribbean United FC

Pro Shottas Senior hosted Caribbean United FC at Greens Playing Field on 1 June 2026, with kick-off at 7:05pm in a crucial cup tie. The 90-minute contest plus injury time ended in a narrow 2-1 victory for the home side, securing their progression in the competition.

Pro Shottas Senior lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Nashton Browne in goal. The defensive line consisted of Shavid Maynard at right back, Robiniho Phillips and Jenard Satney as central defenders, and Korey Reid on the left. In midfield, Shaquille Payne and Shakir Harewood operated as the two central midfielders, tasked with both defensive duties and linking play. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio featured Ishaem Ellis on the right, Jason Worme centrally behind the lone striker, and Xaveir Webster on the left. Leading the line was Luke St.John, expected to spearhead attacks and finish chances. The substitutes named were Teondre Hinkson, Ronan Lee, Ackeem Holder, Zavion Nurse, and Keshawn Thomas.

The match began with early signs of attacking intent from Pro Shottas Senior, though the opening minutes saw a couple of offside calls against Luke St.John and Ishaem Ellis, the former mistiming a run in the fifth minute and the latter caught by solid defending a minute later. Xaveir Webster was also flagged offside twice in quick succession around the eighth minute, the latter after a handball foul he committed, which disrupted the rhythm of the home side’s attacking play.

Pro Shottas Senior’s attacking efforts intensified as Ishaem Ellis tested the opposition goal with a wide shot in the 14th minute. Shortly after, Korey Reid’s attempt was saved by the Caribbean United FC goalkeeper, followed by a similar save from Shakir Harewood two minutes later. Harewood then committed a foul for obstruction in the 20th minute, a sign of the physical battle unfolding in midfield.

Caribbean United FC struck first in the 21st minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to take the lead and put the home side on the back foot. Pro Shottas Senior responded quickly, with Xaveir Webster twice denied by the goalkeeper in the 23rd minute, showing persistence in attack. Ishaem Ellis also had a shot saved in the 30th minute before Webster was again thwarted two minutes later.

The equaliser came in the 32nd minute when Ellis converted a close-range finish with his right foot, expertly assisted by a precise cross from Luke St.John. This goal revitalised the home crowd and the team’s momentum. However, the physicality of the match was evident as Luke St.John was penalised for a push a minute later, followed by fouls from Shavid Maynard and Jason Worme, the latter committing two late tackles in quick succession around the 38th and 40th minutes.

Pro Shottas Senior continued to press, with Ellis and St.John both seeing attempts saved or going wide before the half-time whistle. Nashton Browne was alert in goal, catching a cross in the 43rd minute to keep the scores level. The first half closed at 1-1 after a frenetic 45 minutes.

The second half saw Pro Shottas Senior immediately pushing forward, with Webster’s shot saved in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, Webster was forced off injured in the 49th minute, replaced by Teondre Hinkson. The visitors remained competitive, but Pro Shottas main'tained pressure with attempts from Harewood, Worme, Ellis, and Hinkson, many of which were either saved or off target.

Substitutions came thick and fast for Pro Shottas Senior in the second half. Ronan Lee and Ackeem Holder entered the fray in the 59th minute, replacing Shaquille Payne and Jason Worme respectively, adding fresh legs to midfield and attack. Nashton Browne continued to impress with a crucial catch of a cross in the 61st minute, keeping the home side in the game.

The match remained tight and physical, with fouls from Korey Reid and Teondre Hinkson adding to the tension. Luke St.John was substituted off in the 71st minute for Zavion Nurse, as Pro Shottas sought to find a winning goal. Hinkson had a couple of high attempts in the 73rd and 74th minutes, while Holder and Ellis also tested the goalkeeper with shots saved or wide.

In the closing stages, the decisive moment arrived in the 87th minute when Teondre Hinkson scored the winning goal from close range with his right foot, following a well-timed header assist from Shavid Maynard. This strike proved to be the match-winner, sending the home crowd into raptures.

Further attempts from Ackeem Holder and Ronan Lee in injury time were unable to extend the lead, but Nashton Browne’s composure and command of his area, including catching another cross in the 84th minute, ensured Pro Shottas Senior held on for a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

This result highlighted the resilience and attacking quality of Pro Shottas Senior, who overcame an early setback to claim a crucial cup win on home soil. Their tactical setup in the 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to control midfield and create chances, with key contributions from Ellis, St.John, and the substitutes proving decisive in the end.