THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 2-0 home defeat to Tranmere Rovers in the Papa John's Trophy semi-finals.

SIMON EASTWOOD

A couple of very good saves and came off his line well. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7

JAMIE HANSON

Struggled defensively and distribution was poor - 4

ELLIOTT MOORE

Did not do much wrong, goals weren't his fault - 6

Elliott Moore: We have no excuses for Tranmere defeat

JOE GRAYSON

A difficult 45 minutes that he will hopefully learn from. BOOKED - 4

JOSH RUFFELS

Lost possession for the opener, but was better in the second half - 5.5

JAMES HENRY

Gave the ball away too often, couldn't stamp his authority - 4

ALEX GORRIN

Overrun in midfield before he was replaced at the break - 5

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MARK SYKES

Tried to make things happen, but little came off - 5.5

ROB HALL

Had little impact, other than a couple of free-kicks - 4

MATTY TAYLOR

Some bad misses, but at least he got in the right positions. BOOKED - 5.5

MIDE SHODIPO

United's most dangerous player, but could not quite force a goal - 6.5

Karl Robinson: Certain players let themselves down

SUBSTITUTES

Cameron Brannagan (for Gorrin, 46)

Less effective in the holding role - 5.5

Rob Atkinson (for Grayson, 46)

Won the penalty and gave United a bit more solidity - 6

Anthony Forde (for Hall, 56)

Difficult to make an impact coming on when he did - 5.5

Brandon Barker (for Hanson, 69)

His trickery worried Tranmere on a couple of occasions - 6

Sam Winnall (for Henry, 69)

Dropped deep to get involved - 5.5

Unused: Stevens, Kelly.