Parkway made their final change at half time with Garside replacing Hall. Bracknell were quickly into their stride looking to stretch the Parkway back line with Vaughan continuing to cause problems along the left.

On 55 minutes a weaving run into the penalty area saw Jordan Espirit go down under a challenge with the referee rightly waving play on. On 57 minutes Parkes came to the rescue with a fine close range save after more good build up play from the hosts.

Parkway were able to break away occasionally and on 60 minutes a cross from the left by Lane lacked accuracy going behind for a goal kick. Bracknell continued to press in midfield not allowing Parkway anytime on the ball with their build up too slow and ponderous. A Parkway free kick from wide on the right on 63 minutes again lacked accuracy allowing Bracknell to clear easily. Parkway continued to work hard in their attempt to create forward momentum with Bracknell still content to absorb pressure, protect their lead and play on the counter.

On 65 minutes Parkway created their first real opportunity with Williams, now playing in a more forward role, linking well with Wright and hitting the target from around 18 yards forcing Eacott to tip over at full stretch. Rose then saw his shot deflected for a corner which was cleared and allowed Bracknell to break away with Parkes denying Espirit with a point blank range save.

On 69 minutes Abisogun raced clear unchallenged on the right firing wildly over from around 30 yards. Bracknell made their first change on 70 minutes with Espirit being replaced by Great Evans.

Parkway then enjoyed a short spell in possession without unduly testing the Bracknell defence who remained content to absorb any pressure and play on the break exploiting the space beyond the Parkway midfield.

Parkway suffered a blow on 75 minutes with Lane forced to leave the field with a nasty looking injury and, having used all their substitutes, had to play the remainder of the game with 10 men. Bracknell continued to look dangerous with every attack forcing Parkway to defend in numbers and at times desperately.

On 77 minutes Grant fired well over when well placed shortly before Abisogun was replaced by Adam Mekki. Grant then hooked an effort just wide after more good play along the left with the Parkway defence coming under increasing and sustained pressure.

The hosts made their final change on 80 minutes with debutant and recently signed Michael Dada replacing the impressive Grant. Jackson then became the first player to be booked as Bracknell continued to press with shots from firstly Ralph Vigrass and then Mekki fortunately for Parkway failing to hit the target.

On 86 minutes Parkes made another superb close range save from Mekki as the Parkway goal bore a charmed life. In the first of 5 minutes of added time a rare Parkway break saw Garside’s free kick from around 25 yards comfortably saved before the final action in the final minute saw yet another excellent save by Parkes keep the score line respectable.

A gritty Parkway performance full of endeavour and hard work but they were ultimately beaten by a superior side displaying quality from front to back and clearly with aspirations to progress higher.

On the day arguably the best side Parkway have faced this season so no real complaints on the outcome. Solid defending and 4 crucial saves by Parkes in the second half prevented a bigger defeat. Other results on the day sees Parkway remain in 20th place and now 6 points adrift of safety and make no mistake, clearly in a relegation battle. 

That relentless battle continues on Tuesday when bottom club Didcot Town visit Bolitho Park followed by a visit to Sholing on Easter Saturday with Poole Town the visitors to Bolitho Park on Easter Monday.