THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United slipped to a 3-1 defeat away to Bristol Rovers.
JAMIE CUMMING
Will feel he could’ve done better for all three goals conceded, particularly the first and third – 4
STEPHAN NEGRU
Switched off to allow Chris Martin to ghost in and give the Pirates the lead. Taken off at half-time as U’s switched shape – 4.5
ELLIOTT MOORE
A decent enough display, but a lack of organisation around him at times – 5.5
CIARON BROWN
Didn’t necessarily put a foot wrong, however the defence struggled as a unit, with little protection in front of it – 5
FIN STEVENS
Has to be more aggressive in stopping Luke Thomas for the second goal. BOOKED – 4.5
JOSH MCEACHRAN
A surprise inclusion in the starting XI. He was too passive against Thomas before he got his strike away – 4.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Seemed the only one likely to make something happen in the final third. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7
GREG LEIGH
Got into some good areas in the second half, when the game was being chased – 5.5
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RUBEN RODRIGUES
Had a couple of shots in the second half, but he was quiet for long periods in the game – 5.5
MARK HARRIS
Got on the scoresheet via a little slice of luck, but he had no other sights of goal – 5.5
TYLER GOODRHAM
One shot just over the crossbar in the first half was all he was able to offer on a frustrating day – 5
SUBSTITUTES
Tyler Burey (for Negru, 46)
Looked lively when he came on at half-time, and almost scored a brilliant solo goal when he ran half the pitch, before being tackled – 6.5
Marcus McGuane (for McEachran, 74)
Hosts added their third goal three minutes after his introduction – 5
Gatlin O’Donkor (for Goodrham, 81)
Unused: Eastwood, Thorniley, Smyth, Henry.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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