THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United battled to an impressive 1-1 draw away against Norwich City.
JAMIE CUMMING
Did well to fist over a stinging Ante Crnac strike, and in the last minute, his outstretched leg thwarted Borja Sainz. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8
MICHAL HELIK
Adjusted well enough to the right-sided centre back role in the back three and made some important defensive contributions – 7.5
ELLIOTT MOORE
Got dragged a little bit out of position at times by the wily Josh Sargent, but otherwise he was solid. BOOKED – 7
CIARON BROWN
Swung in a teasing cross moments after the Canaries took the lead, and was defensively sound. BOOKED – 7.5
HIDDE TER AVEST
First league start under Gary Rowett came in a right wing back role, and he provided plenty of drive and energy – 7
ALEX MATOS
Made a couple of lung-busting runs to try and latch onto balls over the top, and provide an extra body in the final third – 7.5
WILL VAULKS
His long throw-ins caused all sorts of problems for the Canaries, and helped United get back level – 7.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
A controlled and mature midfield performance in the centre of the pitch – 7
PRZEMYSLAW PLACHETA
Unfamiliar left wing back role, and was caught out by the run of Kellen Fisher, who then crossed for the Canaries opener – 6.5
OLE ROMENY
Started very brightly, but then faded as the game wore on. Some promising link-up with Mark Harris though – 6.5
MARK HARRIS
First goal since Boxing Day will do him the world of good, and he was his usual nuisance self for the opposition – 7.5
SUBSTITUTES
Matt Phillips (for Placheta, 63)
A hugely professional display at left wing back, and helped the U’s get the result over the line – 7
Ruben Rodrigues (for Romeny, 63)
Played just off Harris up front, and sought to add an extra bit of guile on the ball – 6
Sam Long (for ter Avest, 82)
Idris El Mizouni (for Matos, 82)
Stan Mills (for Harris, 88)
Unused: Ingram, Kioso, Goodrham, Dembele.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.