THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United grabbed a play-off place on the final day of the season, thanks to a 2-1 win at Exeter City.
JAMIE CUMMING
Quiet afternoon between the posts and he was rarely threatened. BOOKED – 6.5
FIN STEVENS
One lapse in concentration allowed an opportunity for Ilmari Niskanen to fire a shot across goal in the second half. BOOKED – 6.5
ELLIOTT MOORE
His return to the backline brought a level of composure to the United defence – 7.5
CIARON BROWN
Unlucky not score with a header, when Vil Sinisalo made a wonderful reflex save. Brilliant at the heart of the back four. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8
JOE BENNETT
Solid display defensively and linked up well with Josh Murphy down the left-hand side – 7.5
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RUBEN RODRIGUES
Involved enough in the final third, and he linked up play nicely going forward – 7.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Coolly slotted home from the penalty spot, and posed a threat with his corners and free kicks – 8
TYLER GOODRHAM
Busy throughout and worked hard to win the ball, and start counter-attacks – 7.5
OWEN DALE
Stepovers and direct running caused problems for the Grecians defence – 7.5
MARK HARRIS
Excellent play to steal the ball and run through on goal, before producing an excellent finish – 8
JOSH MURPHY
Won the penalty with a run into the box. Threatened in the afternoon with his burning pace – 7.5
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SUBSTITUTES
Josh McEachran (for Rodrigues, 71)
Gave the ball away a couple of times when he first came on, but he grew into the game – 6
Marcus Browne (for Dale, 71)
Added fresh energy down the right-hand side – 6.5
Marcus McGuane (for Goodrham, 89)
Greg Leigh (for Murphy, 89)
Unused: Eastwood, Henry, Bodin.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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