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
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.
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