The shock news of Fred Burbidge's departure plus the resting of both regular fullbacks seemed to have its effect beyond just supporters. The team found themselvs under the cosh in the first half as the visitors had the better of the game with only Sam Mayuma header causing danger..

With Burbidge gone former Ware youth Ethan Gannon came in between the posts. He had made his debut for the club back in 2019 as a sixteen-year-old so there should have been no alarm. Ethan played well but was beaten two minutes before the break when Shad Ngandu scored from close range.

Ware improved in the second half and Brentwood were pinned back as Ware created numerous half chances. Mayuma and Clements (captaining the side on the day) were both in action but it was a case of good defending and chances sent just wide as time ran out on Ware.