Pro Shottas U15 Edge Past First Touch U15 In 2-1 Thriller

Pro Shottas U15 hosted First Touch U15 at a neutral venue on 1 November 2025, with kick-off at 10:15am in a tightly contested league match. The game lasted 70 minutes plus added time, ending in a 2-1 victory for Pro Shottas U15.

Pro Shottas lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Josef Grandiso in goal. The defensive line featured Jaaziel Codogan at right back, Micah James and Keiji Miller as central defenders, and Dylan Boucaud on the left. In midfield, Samuel Campion and Tye Gittens operated as the two holding central midfielders, tasked with both breaking up play and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the three attacking midfielders were Dominic Pererra on the right, Kaleb Catwell centrally, and Xavier Holder on the left, all expected to support the lone striker Kevio Bellamy. The substitutes available were C’jae Nichols, Ben Hutton, Tremaine Wilkinson, Raiden Lee, and Zayne Galt.

The match began with First Touch U15 taking an early lead in the 11th minute when they struck from outside the box, catching Pro Shottas off guard. Despite this setback, Pro Shottas gradually settled into their rhythm, with their midfield duo working hard to regain control.

Pro Shottas responded emphatically in the 26th minute when Kevio Bellamy found the net inside the box, finishing clinically with his right foot after a precise long pass from Samuel Campion. This goal levelled the score and lifted the home side’s spirits as the first half progressed.

The half concluded at the 35-minute mark with the teams locked at 1-1, setting up an intriguing second period.

Early in the second half, tactical changes were made by Pro Shottas. At the 42nd minute, C’jae Nichols replaced left attacking midfielder Xavier Holder, while Ben Hutton came on for right defender Jaaziel Codogan. These substitutions aimed to refresh the flanks and tighten defensive solidity.

Further adjustments followed at the 58th minute when Tremaine Wilkinson and Raiden Lee entered the fray, replacing Kaleb Catwell and Samuel Campion respectively. These changes injected new energy into the midfield and attacking areas.

Pro Shottas took the lead in the 62nd minute through Dominic Pererra, who finished with his right foot inside the box after a neat short pass from substitute C’jae Nichols. This goal proved decisive in the contest.

Shortly after, at the 64th minute, Zayne Galt was introduced for central defender Keiji Miller, reinforcing the backline as Pro Shottas sought to protect their advantage.

Throughout the match, Pro Shottas’ 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to balance defensive duties with attacking support effectively. The full-backs and wide midfielders combined to stretch the opposition, while the central midfielders provided stability and distribution. Kevio Bellamy’s role as the lone striker was pivotal, offering a focal point for attacks and capitalising on chances created.

In the end, Pro Shottas U15 secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over First Touch U15, demonstrating resilience and tactical flexibility to overturn an early deficit and claim all three points.