Crewe Alexandra's Christopher Long hits the crossbar early in the second half Picture: Richard Parkes
WATCH highlights of Oxford United's 1-0 win at Crewe Alexandra in Sky Bet League One.
Herbie Kane and Sam Baldock went close for the U's at either end of the first half, while Dan Agyei drew a save from ex-teammate Jack Stevens.
Crewe's Christopher Long struck the crossbar from close range after the restart, before Ciaron Brown volleyed home a 64th-minute winner.
It kept United fourth in League One, while the hosts remain bottom.
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