Pro Shottas U15 welcomed Gall Hill to Blenheim A on the morning of 20 September 2025 for a fiercely contested league neutral match, kicking off promptly at 8:30am. Over the course of 70 minutes plus added time, Pro Shottas emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline in an encounter that saw early goals, tactical substitutions and disciplinary drama.
Deploying a 4-2-1-3 formation, Pro Shottas lined up with Christopher Palmer in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Elijah Jacob at right back, Keiji Miller and Micah James as central defenders, and Shakobi Jordan on the left. The midfield double pivot featured Tye Gittens and Samuel Campion tasked with both defensive duties and linking play, while Kaleb Catwell operated just ahead as the attacking midfielder, expected to create chances for the front three. Up front, the trio of Rajae Holder on the right, Kevio Bellamy leading the line as striker, and Dominic Pererra on the left were charged with stretching the opposition defence and converting opportunities. On the bench, Nikkeil Freeman, Dylan Boucaud, Ben Hutton, Raiden Lee and Zayne Galt awaited their chance to influence the game.
The match burst into life immediately as Dominic Pererra opened the scoring inside the first minute, expertly finishing after a precise assist from Kevio Bellamy. This early strike set the tone for an intense contest. However, the joy was short-lived as at the 20-minute mark, Rajae Holder was forced off injured, making way for Nikkeil Freeman to enter the fray.
Gall Hill responded swiftly, levelling the score just a minute later in the 21st minute, signalling their intent to fight back. The game’s physicality increased, and at 25 minutes, Pro Shottas’ Tye Gittens was shown a yellow card, reflecting the rising tension on the pitch.
As the first half progressed towards the break, tactical adjustments began to take shape. The half-time whistle blew at 35 minutes, with the score poised at 1-1. Immediately after the interval, Pro Shottas made a tactical substitution, replacing right back Elijah Jacob with Dylan Boucaud to inject fresh energy into the defensive line.
Discipline remained a concern for Pro Shottas as Shakobi Jordan received a yellow card at 39 minutes, followed by a goal from Kevio Bellamy in the 43rd minute, expertly set up by Kaleb Catwell, restoring the lead. The celebrations were tempered by a yellow card for Bellamy himself just a minute later, underscoring the competitive edge of the match.
The second half saw further tactical changes with Ben Hutton replacing Shakobi Jordan at left back and Raiden Lee coming on for Samuel Campion in central midfield, both at the 50-minute mark, signalling a shift in approach to maintain control and press for a decisive advantage.
Pro Shottas extended their lead in the 59th minute when Kevio Bellamy struck again, this time assisted by Raiden Lee, showcasing effective link-up play and clinical finishing. The visitors were under increasing pressure, but Pro Shottas continued to rotate their squad, bringing on Zayne Galt for Kaleb Catwell at 65 minutes to refresh the attacking midfield.
Discipline issues persisted as Raiden Lee was booked at the same time, adding to the mounting cautions for Pro Shottas. The visitors pulled one back in the 67th minute through an own goal, inadvertently deflecting a cross from Dylan Boucaud into their own net, tightening the scoreline to 3-2 and setting up a nervy finale.
Drama peaked in the closing stages when Kevio Bellamy received a second yellow card at 69 minutes, resulting in a red card and reducing Pro Shottas to ten men. Despite this setback, the team held firm to secure a hard-fought victory.
This encounter at Blenheim A was a showcase of resilience and tactical nous from Pro Shottas U15, who managed to overcome injury, multiple bookings and a late scare to claim all three points against Gall Hill in a pulsating league fixture.
