The Oxford Mail player ratings from Oxford United's 1-1 draw away to Portsmouth:
SIMON EASTWOOD
Two big saves to keep the score 1-0 and kicked well in the conditions 7.5
SAM LONG
Battled hard in two positions. A little ragged after moving to the left, but stuck at it 7
ROB DICKIE
Caught out a couple of times after moving to right back, but kept plugging away 7
JOHN MOUSINHO
Caught on the ball a couple of times, but made a big block on Marquis 7
Also read: Portsmouth 1, Oxford Utd 1 - match report
JOSH RUFFELS
One good block before being forced off. His value was shown in the reshuffle 7
ALEX GORRIN
Put out fires all over the place to keep the visitors in the game 7.5
MARK SYKES
One shot cleared off the line, but remains frustratingly peripheral 6
JAMES HENRY
Key to U’s strong spell and the assist was pure class. MAN OF THE MATCH 7.5
Also read: Oxford United wait on news of Josh Ruffels's dead leg
TARIQE FOSU
Started brightly before fading out of the game. Needs a break 6
JAMIE MACKIE
Relished the conditions and dug in well defensively. BOOKED 6.5
MATTY TAYLOR
Was kept pretty quiet, but devoured the one big chance which came his way 7.5
Substitutes
Elliott Moore (Ruffels 42)
Strong in the air, but conceded the penalty 6.5
Anthony Forde (Fosu 70)
Influential in turning the game round 7
Shandon Baptiste (Mackie 70)
Added much-needed energy 6.5
Unused subs: Stevens, Lofthouse, Lopes, Agyei.
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