THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United striker Mark Harris scored twice in the 3-1 win at Carlisle United.
JAMIE CUMMING
Impressive debut for the Chelsea loanee, with a couple of brilliant stops as the hosts rallied at the end – 8
OISIN SMYTH
Beaten twice in the lead-up to the Carlisle goal, and he was too easily drawn into an ongoing with Joe Garner. BOOKED – 6
ELLIOTT MOORE
Back after illness with a superb display defensively, plus a brilliant assist for Tyler Goodrham too. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8.5
CIARON BROWN
Regularly in the right place to deal with any danger. He seems to be relishing his role on the left of the back three – 8
FIN STEVENS
Lovely assist for the second goal, even with the hint of offside for Mark Harris – 7.5
MARCUS MCGUANE
Sloppy on the ball in first half, and was lucky the hosts spurned a chance after being dispossessed in a dangerous area – 6
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Went close with one strike and his deep corner led to the opening goal – 7.5
JOE BENNETT
Had one opportunity, but fired over the bar. Otherwise, another solid afternoon. BOOKED – 7
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RUBEN RODRIGUES
Unusually untidy on the ball, especially in the first half. Blazed a shot over shortly before the opener – 6
MARK HARRIS
Important brace for a player who seems to be returning to his form early on in the season – 8
TYLER GOODRHAM
Cut inside and produced a lovely finish, to ensure his side would take all three points – 8
SUBSTITUTES
Greg Leigh (for Bennett, 69)
Great to get him back on the pitch after two months out with a calf injury – 6.5
Unused: Eastwood, Thorniley, McEachran, Henry, Burey, O’Donkor.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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