The Oxford Mail player ratings from Oxford United's goalless draw at Newcastle United in the Emirates FA Cup.
SIMON EASTWOOD
May be surprised he didn’t have more to do. Dealt with everything which did come his way calmly 7.5
SAM LONG
Continues to stake his claim for the spot full-time. Gave everything and contributed going forward 7.5
ROB DICKIE
Rarely troubled. Did well in the air and kept things simple 8
REPORT: Newcastle Utd 0, Oxford Utd 0
ELLIOTT MOORE
Played his part in the clean sheet. Took up good positions when the ball came in from wide areas 8
JOSH RUFFELS
Yedlin had some joy early on, but overall another solid performance 7
ALEX GORRIN
Outstanding, on and off the ball. Took one for the team when Newcastle broke late on. BOOKED. MAN OF THE MATCH 8.5
MARK SYKES
Energetic, aggressive and knuckled down defensively. BOOKED 7
HIGHLIGHTS: The best action from the FA Cup tie
SHANDON BAPTISTE
Threatened in flashes, without quite showing what he can do. BOOKED 6.5
MARCUS BROWNE
Worried Newcastle at times. Did superbly to create a big chance, then couldn’t finish it off 7
JAMIE MACKIE
Pitched in defensively and hassled defenders, without threatening 6.5
TARIQE FOSU
Moments of promise, but tended to want too many touches in the final third 6.5
Substitutes
Nathan Holland (Mackie 77)
Dan Agyei (Fosu 87)
Jamie Hanson (Gorrin 90)
Unused: Stevens, Mousinho, Kelly, Thorne.
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