THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 2-0 home defeat to Blackpool.
JACK STEVENS
Good saves from Kaikai and Embleton to keep it 2-0. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7
JAMIE HANSON
Passing was off, Kaikai had plenty of joy against him - 5
ELLIOTT MOORE
Midfield left him vulnerable, grew increasingly frustrated - 6
ROB ATKINSON
Hard time against Yates, may feel he could have done better with the first goal - 5.5
JOSH RUFFELS
Created United’s best chance and was the pick of the defenders - 6.5
LIAM KELLY
Sloppy in the build-up the first goal, poor 45 minutes was world away from Tuesday - 4
ALEX GORRIN
Another who was wasteful in possession, enabled Blackpool to take control - 4
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CAMERON BRANNAGAN
The visitors did not let him stamp his authority on the game. BOOKED - 6
MARK SYKES
Looked bright early on, but his miss summed up United’s afternoon - 5
MATTY TAYLOR
Had neither the support nor the service, no chances of note - 5.5
BRANDON BARKER
United’s main threat, but end product often let him down - 6.5
WATCH: Highlights of yesterday's game
SUBSTITUTES
Mide Shodipo (for Kelly, 46)
Two shots soon after coming on, then faded - 6
Anthony Forde (for Gorrin, 46)
Improved the quality of set-pieces - 5.5
Dan Agyei (for Sykes, 71)
Forced Maxwell into a decent save - 6
Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 71)
One good header, little service otherwise - 5.5
Unused: Eastwood, Grayson, Hall.
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