THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United lost 2-1 to Chelsea Under-21s in the Papa John’s Trophy.
SIMON EASTWOOD
Made a fantastic save to deny Omari Hutchinson from a free-kick, before an even better double save to deny the same player from the penalty spot – 7.5
DJAVAN ANDERSON
Defended well at times and showed an eagerness to get forward, but poor judgement to concede the penalty and was careless in possession – 6
JOHN MOUSINHO
Relatively untroubled by Chelsea’s youngsters and was always on hand to make vital interceptions and blocks. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7.5
JAMES GOLDING
Very comfortable on the ball and more than happy to move play forward with the ball at his feet. Misplaced pass allowed Chelsea in for the equaliser – 7
STEVE SEDDON
Got forward well into good crossing positions but failed to cause any problems with the balls into the box – 6.5
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MARCUS MCGUANE
A solid first half showing, and was neat and tidy on the ball without doing too much offensively – 7
ALEX GORRIN
Looked dangerous playing a more advanced role, while the full 90 minutes will have been good for his fitness. BOOKED – 7.5
LEWIS BATE
Guilty of giving the ball away too easily and too often. Went off with an injury after a challenge in the second half. BOOKED – 6
JODI JONES
Sharp and busy, with flashes of skill. Didn’t get much of a chance in the final third though – 7
MATTY TAYLOR
Typical poacher’s goal took him joint-ninth in United’s goalscoring charts and could’ve grabbed another when one-one-one with the goalkeeper – 7
BILLY BODIN
Got well down the left in the first half, while lots of nice touches when dropping into a central position – 7
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SUBSTITUTES
Cameron Brannagan (for McGuane, 46)
Quiet night by his standards after coming on at half-time – 6.5
Marcus Browne (for Bodin, 57)
Couple of moments where he caused problems for the Chelsea defence, and saw a shot deflected narrowly over – 6.5
Kyle Joseph (for Taylor, 57)
Struggled to get involved as the tie started to turn in Chelsea’s favour – 6.5
Tyler Goodrham (for Bate, 62)
Got involved from the off and prepared to ask questions by running at the Chelsea backline – 7
Sam Long (for Anderson, 70)
Came on at centre back alongside Mousinho, to allow Golding to move to right back – 6.5
Unused: Brearey, Henry.
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