THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United were beaten 2-1 at home to Leyton Orient.

JAMIE CUMMING

Made a handful of stops, including a brilliant one from a Tom James free kick which looked like it was heading straight for the top corner. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7.5

SAM LONG

An improved display compared to recent games, but is still below the level he can hit – 5.5

STEPHAN NEGRU

Didn’t put a foot wrong defensively, but he needs to be more decisive with the ball at his feet – 6

CIARON BROWN

No blemish from defensive viewpoint and he was visibly incensed by the manner of the second goal. BOOKED – 6

GREG LEIGH

His marauding runs down the left have been lacking since he returned from his calf injury, and were needed against Orient – 5.5

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RUBEN RODRIGUES

Lovely assist for Tyler Goodrham and then went close with a header later in the game – 6.5

JAY MATETE

Gave the ball away far too often with simple passes, particularly in the first half – 4.5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Unable to force his way into the game and salvage something for United, as he has done so often in the past – 5.5

JOSH MURPHY

Had a handful of threatening runs at the Leyton Orient defence before fizzling out. BOOKED – 6

MARK HARRIS

The goals have dried up, however more importantly, so has the service into him. Feeding off scraps recently – 5.5

TYLER GOODRHAM

Cheeky backheeled effort put U’s in front but he was fairly quiet otherwise – 6.5

SUBSTITUTES

Owen Dale (for Goodrham, 63)

Never really got into the game after coming on – 5

Will Goodwin (for Harris, 63)

Made his presence known up front, but no chances fell his way – 5.5

Marcus McGuane (for Matete, 75)

Allowed George Moncur to roll inside him far too easily for the second goal – 4.5

Billy Bodin (for Murphy, 75)

Came on but was unable to make an impact for United – 5

Unused: Eastwood, Bennett, Stevens.