THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United’s play-off hopes were given a jolt as fellow top six hopefuls Lincoln City claimed all three points at Grenoble Road.
JAMIE CUMMING
Made a couple of comfortable stops, and managed to get contact with the penalty which went down the middle, while he dived to his right – 6.5
FIN STEVENS
Presented Tyler Goodrham with a great chance when he played a through ball into his path. Solid enough defensively – 7
SAM LONG
Busier game at centre half compared to Saturday afternoon, but handled himself well enough against the two up front for the Imps – 6.5
CIARON BROWN
Got stuck in when the visitors wanted to play physical, and didn’t put a foot wrong – 7
GREG LEIGH
Got forward into some good areas, and teed up a good chance for Goodrham, in what was United’s first big opportunity to take the lead – 7
TYLER GOODRHAM
Busy as per usual, but guilty of missing two chances in the first half, opportunities he has tended to take this season – 6.5
JOSH MCEACHRAN
Arguably less effective than at the weekend, but he still did a good job screening the back four and claiming loose balls to begin attacks – 7
RUBEN RODRIGUES
Harshly adjudged to have committed a foul for the Imps penalty, although the rest of his display was overshadowed by taking too many touches during U’s attacks. BOOKED – 6
OWEN DALE
One teasing cross found Mark Harris in the centre, and he was a tricky customer for the Imps backline – 7
MARK HARRIS
Had two decent chances in the first half, but failed to take advantage of either – 6.5
JOSH MURPHY
Quieter than in recent weeks, but his pace remained a huge weapon. Visible how unsettled opposition players get when he receives the ball and starts charging forward. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7
SUBSTITUTES
Cameron Brannagan (for Goodrham, 59)
Came on and added fresh drive and impetus to United in the final third. BOOKED – 7
Billy Bodin (for McEachran, 70)
Bent a late free kick over the crossbar in the final sight of goal for the U’s – 6
Marcus Browne (for Dale, 70)
Made himself a nuisance when he came on, drawing the second yellow card for Dylan Duffy. BOOKED – 6.5
Marcus McGuane (for Rodrigues, 87)
Unused: Eastwood, Thorniley, Smyth.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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