Pro Shottas Senior 2 vs 0 Pinelands

Pro Shottas Senior hosted Pinelands at Passage Road on 3 June 2026, with the kick-off at 7:10pm in a league neutral fixture. The 11-a-side match ended in a 2-0 victory for Pro Shottas Senior after a disciplined and determined performance over 90 minutes plus injury time.

Pro Shottas Senior lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Nashton Browne in goal. The defensive line consisted of Keshawn Thomas at right back, Romelle Burgess and Jenard Satney as central defenders, and Nathan Blackman on the left. In midfield, Zavion Nurse and Ronan Lee held the central midfield roles, tasked with both defensive cover and linking play. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio featured Teondre Hinkson on the right, Shakir Harewood centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Ackeem Holder on the left. Leading the line was striker Xaveir Webster, expected to spearhead attacks and finish chances. The substitutes available were Kobe Burgess, Ishaem Ellis, Shavid Maynard, Luke St.John, and Korey Reid.

From the outset, Nashton Browne was alert, making an early catch in the first minute and then confidently dealing with a cross at the second minute, setting the tone for a strong defensive display. However, the match quickly became physical as Shakir Harewood committed a late tackle in the second minute, indicating the intensity of the contest.

The early exchanges saw some disciplinary issues, with Teondre Hinkson conceding a handball foul in the 10th minute. Despite this, Hinkson showed attacking intent, attempting a shot wide in the 14th minute. Defensive discipline was tested again when Nathan Blackman was penalised for handball in the 17th minute.

Pro Shottas Senior’s attacking threat was evident as Shakir Harewood forced a save from the opposition goalkeeper in the 18th minute. However, a moment of frustration came when striker Xaveir Webster was caught offside in the 19th minute due to good defending by Pinelands. Webster then committed a foul with a push in the 22nd minute, showing his eagerness to influence the game physically.

Webster continued to seek opportunities but sent a shot high over the bar in the 27th minute, while Ronan Lee followed suit with a high attempt two minutes later. The breakthrough came in the 37th minute when Shakir Harewood calmly converted a penalty with his right foot, giving Pro Shottas Senior a deserved lead.

As the first half drew to a close, Ackeem Holder was penalised for a high tackle in the 43rd minute, adding to the physical nature of the match. The teams went into the interval with Pro Shottas Senior holding a 1-0 advantage.

The second half began with Pro Shottas Senior maintaining pressure. Teondre Hinkson again tried his luck in the 50th minute but was off target. Holder was flagged offside in the 52nd minute after a well-timed defensive intervention by Pinelands. Webster’s attacking efforts continued but he shot wide in the 53rd minute.

Pro Shottas Senior made their first substitution in the 56th minute, with Kobe Burgess replacing the goal scorer Harewood. Webster’s involvement ended shortly after, as Ishaem Ellis came on in the 65th minute. Ellis quickly became involved, though he was penalised for holding in the 66th minute.

The defence remained resolute as Keshawn Thomas and Zavion Nurse both had shots saved in quick succession in the 66th and 67th minutes respectively. Kobe Burgess committed a foul for charging in the 69th minute, showing the ongoing physical battle.

Further changes came in the 73rd minute when Shavid Maynard replaced Keshawn Thomas at right back. The midfield saw Ronan Lee commit a push foul in the 74th minute, while Holder was again penalised for a high tackle two minutes later.

Holder’s attacking presence was still felt as he fired wide in the 78th minute. Teondre Hinkson came close to doubling the lead in the 79th minute when his shot hit the post, a moment that could have sealed the game earlier.

Ellis was booked for a bad tackle in the 85th minute after a push foul in the 81st minute, reflecting the match’s combative nature. Ronan Lee’s handball in the 86th minute was another moment of note as the game edged towards its conclusion.

Nashton Browne remained alert, making a crucial catch in the 87th minute to keep the clean sheet intact. Pro Shottas Senior extended their lead in the 88th minute when Ishaem Ellis struck from inside the box with his right foot, assisted by a clever flick from Ackeem Holder.

Late substitutions saw Luke St.John come on for Teondre Hinkson in the 88th minute and Korey Reid replace Ackeem Holder in the 89th minute, allowing fresh legs to see out the final moments.

The match concluded with a late foul by Nathan Blackman for a late tackle in the 91st minute, but Pro Shottas Senior held firm to secure a 2-0 victory over Pinelands. The win was built on a solid defensive foundation, disciplined midfield control, and timely attacking contributions, particularly from Harewood and Ellis.