THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United eased past Forest Green Rovers with a 3-0 win to ensure Sky Bet League One football for next season.
SIMON EASTWOOD
Just the one save to make but was sharp off his line to deny Tyrese Omotoye after he snuck in behind the U’s defence – 7
SAM LONG
Another solid showing from one of the most dependable players at the club – 7.5
ELLIOTT MOORE
A quiet afternoon for the U’s skipper as Forest Green offered next to nothing in the final third – 7
STUART FINDLAY
Alongside Moore, enjoyed an untroubled day and even had one marauding run in the first half – 7
CIARON BROWN
Came close to grabbing a goal on a couple of occasions and linked up well on the left-hand side – 7.5
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CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Helped control the game and pull the strings from deeper midfield position – 7.5
MARCUS MCGUANE
Fantastic assist for Kyle Joseph as he spotted the run of the Swansea City loanee and played a perfect ball – 7.5
JOSH MURPHY
Quieter performance than midweek but still showed glimpses of what he can produce – 7
BILLY BODIN
No surprise that his return to the side coincides with team improvement. Brilliant goal was the icing on cake after great display. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8
MARCUS BROWNE
Had dangerous spells in the game but isn’t quite as involved when on the wing. Good headache for Liam Manning as how to accommodate Browne and Bodin best when both are fit and firing – 7.5
KYLE JOSEPH
Lovely finish to open the scoring for the U’s and has relished leading the line this week with two well-taken goals in two games playing as the central striker – 8
SUBSTITUTES
Tyler Goodrham (for Browne, 45)
Scored a sensational goal just moments after coming on from the bench. Displays this week show he has such a bright future ahead of him – 8
Brandon Fleming (for Murphy, 62)
Was bright and dangerous after his introduction, and came close to capping off cameo with a goal – 7.5
Oisin Smyth (for Bodin, 74)
Game was long won by the time he stepped on the pitch – 6.5
Djavan Anderson (for Long, 85)
Unused: McGinty, Wildschut, Smith.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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