THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United drew 1-1 at Portsmouth in their final game before the October international break.

JAMIE CUMMING

Brilliant stop to deny Elias Sorensen from the penalty spot early in the game, while he commanded his box really well. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8

PETER KIOSO

Intriguing individual battle with Josh Murphy, and both won a fairly equal share of their battles. BOOKED – 7.5

SAM LONG

Captained the side and led by example with a goal line clearance from a Mark O’Mahony shot – 8

BEN NELSON

Taken off at half-time after struggling with a knock late in the first half. Hopefully nothing serious – 7

CIARON BROWN

Created a chance for Ruben Rodrigues with a clever ball, but lost O’Mahony for his header – 7.5

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RUBEN RODRIGUES

Created an opportunity for Mark Harris and had a couple of half-chances to score himself – 7

WILL VAULKS

Harsh handball against him for the penalty, but his set pieces were overhit on a couple of occasions – 6.5

IDRIS EL MIZOUNI

One powerful run got him inside the Pompey box, where his low shot was pushed round the post – 7.5

Oxford Mail:

KYLE EDWARDS

First start since the end of November, but unable to assert himself as much as he would’ve liked – 6.5

MARK HARRIS

Hit one chance against his other foot and sent another too centrally. Ran his socks off as usual – 6.5

TYLER GOODRHAM

Quiet afternoon by the standards he has set so far this season, but to be expected from time to time – 7

SUBSTITUTES

Greg Leigh (for Nelson, 46)

Came on at half-time and was disciplined with his defensive duties – 7

Siriki Dembele (for Edwards, 60)

Raced through for a great chance but fired off target – 6.5

Louie Sibley (for Rodrigues, 69)

Got the equaliser after carrying the ball to edge of the box and even produced a goal line clearance at the other end – 8

Dane Scarlett (for Harris, 69)

Played his part in the goal with a pass through to Kioso, before then creating space with a surging dummy run out wide – 7

Unused: Ingram, ter Avest, Dale, Ebiowei, Goodwin.

Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.