Oxford continued to dominate possession and look threatening but it was Parkway who almost increased their lead on 87 minutes with a gilt edged opportunity which would surely have wrapped up the game.

Crago latched on to a long ball and showing determination and pace got just beyond the last defender to go one on one with Dudzinski only to push his shot from around 10 yards agonisingly wide of the right hand post. Oxford continued to push men forward with Parkway hanging on but unable to break out of their 18 yard area or clear their lines and in the 2^nd minute of stoppage time Parker struck home the loose ball from around 10 yards for, just like Saturday, another late equaliser. Déjà vu!

Oxford had further efforts in stoppage time and almost clinched the game but Parkway managed to remain secure to send the tie into extra time with Andre Burley replacing Rowan for the visitors at the break. 

Somewhat fortuitously Oxford then took the lead for the first time in the tie in the 3^rd minute of extra time. A low angled drive from Lolos from around 10 yards slipped through Moore’s grasp close to the base of the post, just rolling over the line.

On 101 minutes Parkway were forced into their 3^rd injury substitution with Michael Landricombe replacing the unfortunate Rose who appeared to pull up after stemming another Oxford attack. With Oxford now dropping deeper, Parkway pushed forward and on 104 minutes a Crago cross from the left was well smothered by Dudzinski.

Parkway’s next attack on 105 minutes saw Lane shoot wide as they desperately searched for the equaliser. At the extra time break, Aaron Goulty replaced Hall who had almost run himself to a standstill with his wholehearted display. With Parkway continuing to press by throwing more men forward,

Oxford were content to play on the counter attack and on 108 minutes Lolos broke clear but pulled his shot wide. McEachran then forced Moore into another terrific save as Parkway began to look exposed at the back with Moore called into action again on 112 minutes with another fine save. Oxford continued to defend deep and look to wind the clock down and Parker was booked for kicking the ball away on 117 minutes. Parkway despite their best efforts were unable to breach the Oxford defence and it was Parker who wrapped the game up in the final minute of extra time by going clear unchallenged from the halfway line and giving Moore no chance with a clinical strike from around 18 yards to give the scoreline a slightly flattering look for the visitors.

A compelling cup tie spread over 2 games and 210 plus minutes in which Parkway, although being bitterly disappointed at conceding goals so late in both games, can be extremely proud of their performances against a very accomplished step 2 side. In the humble opinion of your correspondent, Oxford are the best all round team he has seen in his 12 years watching non league football with the talented Zac McEachran a standout midfield performer. To have pushed a step 2 side to the wire in both games is no mean feat and everyone on and off the pitch should be very proud of their efforts. They have also created club history by getting to the 3^rd round qualifying for the first time ever, having to do so with 3 consecutive away trips to Oxfordshire.

Parkway now need to quickly regroup, recover and react positively before Saturday’s visit of fellow Southern League side Dorchester Town in the 3^rd qualifying round of the FA Trophy. The earlier league meeting at Dorchester saw the hosts run out 3-1 winners after Parkway had taken a first half lead only to concede 2 goals in the last 17 minutes.