OXFORD United had Simon Eastwood to thank as they claimed a point against Sky Bet League One strugglers Forest Green Rovers.
Sam Long had a header cleared off the line as the U’s made a strong start to the game.
Eastwood then saved from Josh March, who had snuck in behind the United defence.
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Karl Robinson’s side took the lead after a marauding run from Djavan Anderson, who passed the ball to Billy Bodin, with the midfielder flicking it on to James Henry.
United’s No 17 rounded goalkeeper Luke McGee, before prodding goalwards, with the final touch attributed to Harry Boyes.
Eastwood then preserved United’s advantage with a stunning point-blank save to deny Connor Wickham from six yards out.
Forest Green did get their equaliser with an hour played, when Jamille Matt stooped in at the back post to head in a Corey O’Keeffe cross.
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