Potential Ballers 1 vs 2 Pro Shottas Senior

On 5 August 2026, Pro Shottas Senior travelled to Inch Marlow to face Potential Ballers in a league away fixture that kicked off promptly at 9:00pm. The contest ended in a narrow 2-1 victory for Pro Shottas Senior, who secured all three points in a closely fought encounter.

Pro Shottas Senior lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Nashton Browne in goal. The defensive line comprised Shavid Maynard at right back, Robiniho Phillips and Romelle Burgess as central defenders, and Nathan Blackman on the left flank. In midfield, Kobe Burgess and Shakir Harewood operated as the two holding central midfielders, tasked with both shielding the defence and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the three attacking midfielders were Ackeem Holder on the right, Zavion Nurse centrally positioned as the attacking midfielder, and Teondre Hinkson on the left. Leading the line was striker Xaveir Webster, expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances. The substitutes available were Ishaem Ellis, Ronan Lee, Korey Reid, and Luke St.John.

The match began with Pro Shottas Senior eager to assert themselves. Early attempts came from Ackeem Holder in the third minute, who fired high over the bar, and shortly after, Xaveir Webster also saw an effort sail over in the 11th minute. The opening exchanges were physical, with Nathan Blackman committing a charging foul in the sixth minute, followed by a late tackle from Shakir Harewood three minutes later. Teondre Hinkson then handled the ball in the tenth minute, gifting Potential Ballers a set-piece opportunity.

Pro Shottas Senior’s attacking intent was clear as Teondre Hinkson’s shot was saved by the opposition goalkeeper in the 14th minute. Webster was caught offside in the 17th minute due to solid defensive positioning, while Zavion Nurse’s attempt went wide a minute later. The visitors continued to probe, but Hinkson’s high shot in the 20th minute failed to trouble the keeper. Webster was penalised for obstruction in the 21st minute, but goalkeeper Browne was alert to catch a dangerous cross moments later.

The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Shavid Maynard delivered a precise cross from the right flank, allowing Zavion Nurse to strike with his left foot and open the scoring through a well-worked team move. Browne remained vigilant, catching another cross at the 25th minute, while Robiniho Phillips twice tested the keeper with shots in the 26th and 31st minutes, both saved. Nurse also had a shot saved in the 28th minute.

Potential Ballers responded swiftly, equalising in the 31st minute with a long-range strike powered in with the right foot, leaving Browne with no chance. Shortly after, Webster was incorrectly flagged offside in the 33rd minute due to a lapse in concentration. The first half closed with further attempts from Webster and Kobe Burgess, both saved, and a foul on Shavid Maynard for obstruction in the 44th minute. Maynard then committed a late tackle just before the break.

The second half resumed with Shakir Harewood’s shot saved immediately in the 47th minute, followed by another save from the keeper denying Nurse in the 51st minute. Harewood’s subsequent effort went wide, and Maynard’s attempt was also saved in the 53rd minute. Nathan Blackman was penalised for obstruction in the same minute, and Browne caught another cross at 54 minutes. Blackman’s late tackle at 57 minutes added to the physicality of the match.

Zavion Nurse received a yellow card in the 60th minute for offensive language or gestures, highlighting the intensity on the pitch. Harewood was then involved in two high tackles at 61 and 64 minutes, while Robiniho Phillips committed a late tackle at 66 minutes. The visitors made their first substitution at 62 minutes, with Ishaem Ellis replacing Webster to freshen the attack.

Holder’s wide effort came in the 64th minute, and Harewood’s shot was saved again in the 72nd minute. Teondre Hinkson was caught offside due to poor concentration in the 73rd minute, prompting a substitution as Ronan Lee replaced him. Harewood was also incorrectly flagged offside at 75 minutes despite good defending.

The decisive moment arrived in the 77th minute when Kobe Burgess played a short pass to Zavion Nurse, who struck a right-footed shot from outside the box to restore Pro Shottas Senior’s lead. This goal proved crucial as the visitors sought to maintain their advantage. Shortly after, Korey Reid came on for Shavid Maynard at 78 minutes, and Ronan Lee was booked for a bad tackle a minute later.

Kobe Burgess’s aggressive style continued with a late tackle at 80 minutes, a handball at 84 minutes, and further fouls including a push and holding in the closing stages. Browne remained composed, catching a cross at 85 minutes to keep his side ahead. Harewood’s high shot in the 88th minute went over the bar, and he was substituted off for Luke St.John in stoppage time. Korey Reid was also shown a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Despite several fouls and physical challenges, Pro Shottas Senior held firm to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Inch Marlow. Zavion Nurse’s brace proved decisive, supported by key contributions from Maynard and Burgess in midfield and defence. Browne’s goalkeeping was instrumental in keeping Potential Ballers at bay, ensuring the away side left with maximum points.