THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's Papa John's Trophy triumph over Cambridge United.

SIMON EASTWOOD

No big saves to make, looked comfortable under the high ball - 7

ANTHONY FORDE

Got caught out a couple of times at full-back, which is to be expected - 6.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Dealt with any danger well and a threat in the Cambridge box - 7.5 

SAM LONG

Typically reliable, despite having not played at centre back for two months - 7

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JORDAN OBITA

Got forward well, although Cambridge had some joy down his flank - 7

JAMIE HANSON

Lacked the intensity he needs to be most effective - 6

MARK SYKES

Some good runs beyond Winnall to stretch the Cambridge defence - 6.5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Match sharpness wasn't there, but that will come - 6

ROB HALL

Worked hard down the right and deserved his goal. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7.5

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SAM WINNALL

Unable to threaten but lacked the service - 6

DAN AGYEI

One good effort in the first half, otherwise quiet - 6.5

SUBSTITUTES

Marcus McGuane (for Brannagan, 61)

Brought welcome aggression going forward - 6.5

Liam Kelly (for Hanson, 61)

Began in the holding role, before moving further forward. BOOKED - 5.5

Mide Shodipo (for Agyei, 61)

Worried Cambridge down the left - 6.5

Derick Osei (for Winnall, 61)

Bright start before fading - 5.5

Alex Gorrin (for Sykes, 81)

Substitutes must come on before the 75th minute to get a rating.