THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's Papa John's Trophy triumph over Cambridge United.
SIMON EASTWOOD
No big saves to make, looked comfortable under the high ball - 7
ANTHONY FORDE
Got caught out a couple of times at full-back, which is to be expected - 6.5
ELLIOTT MOORE
Dealt with any danger well and a threat in the Cambridge box - 7.5
SAM LONG
Typically reliable, despite having not played at centre back for two months - 7
JORDAN OBITA
Got forward well, although Cambridge had some joy down his flank - 7
JAMIE HANSON
Lacked the intensity he needs to be most effective - 6
MARK SYKES
Some good runs beyond Winnall to stretch the Cambridge defence - 6.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Match sharpness wasn't there, but that will come - 6
ROB HALL
Worked hard down the right and deserved his goal. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7.5
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SAM WINNALL
Unable to threaten but lacked the service - 6
DAN AGYEI
One good effort in the first half, otherwise quiet - 6.5
SUBSTITUTES
Marcus McGuane (for Brannagan, 61)
Brought welcome aggression going forward - 6.5
Liam Kelly (for Hanson, 61)
Began in the holding role, before moving further forward. BOOKED - 5.5
Mide Shodipo (for Agyei, 61)
Worried Cambridge down the left - 6.5
Derick Osei (for Winnall, 61)
Bright start before fading - 5.5
Alex Gorrin (for Sykes, 81)
Substitutes must come on before the 75th minute to get a rating.
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