THE Oxford Mail player ratings after a rocket free kick from Cameron Brannagan ensured Oxford United won 1-0 at home against Blackburn Rovers.
JAMIE CUMMING
One particular save, with his outstretched foot to thwart Andreas Weimann, caught the eye – 7.5
PETER KIOSO
Really solid afternoon at right back, limiting any threat down the Rovers left-hand side – 7.5
MICHAL HELIK
As far as debuts go, he was mightily impressive, especially to manage the game after an early yellow card. BOOKED – 7.5
CIARON BROWN
Rock-solid next to a new defensive partner in Helik, and fully thoroughly deserved the clean sheet – 7.5
GREG LEIGH
Got forward really well into some dangerous positions, particularly in the first half – 7.5
WILL VAULKS
His confidence on the ball is clearly growing, and he’s now looking the part in the midfield engine room – 7
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Thunderous free kick was an absolute gem from the midfield maestro, and worthy of winning any game. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8
PRZEMYSLAW PLACHETA
A menace when he got into the final third, and also worked hard to track back defensively – 7.5
RUBEN RODRIGUES
Had a creative first half when he was at the heart of so many good things for United in the final third – 7.5
SIRIKI DEMBELE
Silky on the ball and his ability to weave one way and then the other makes him such a threat – 7.5
MARK HARRIS
Had a big chance early in the second half, but he shot into the chest of Aynsley Pears. Ran his socks off in leading the line – 7
SUBSTITUTES
Alex Matos (for Rodrigues, 71)
Added some good energy and dynamism when he came on – 6.5
Tom Bradshaw (for Harris, 71)
Got a solid 20 minutes under his belt on his U’s debut – 6
Matt Phillips (for Dembele, 79)
Idris El Mizouni (for Placheta, 90)
Unused: Ingram, Thorniley, ter Avest, Sibley, Scarlett.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.