The Oxford Mail player ratings from Oxford United's 3-1 defeat to Rotherham United.
SIMON EASTWOOD
Rusty on his return. One good save with his legs in the second half but won’t want to see the first two goals again 5
SAM LONG
Linked well with Mark Sykes and Nathan Holland in the second half. BOOKED 6
ROB DICKIE
Lost Kyle Vassell for the first goal and was outpaced by him for the second 5
REPORT: Oxford Utd 1, Rotherham Utd 3
ELLIOT MOORE
Bruising battle with Michael Smith. Mix-up with Cameron Brannagan led to the third goal 5.5
JOSH RUFFELS
Some difficult moments up against the rapid Chiedozie Ogbene. Better in the second half 6
ALEX GORRIN
Hampered by the early caution. No surprise he came off. BOOKED 5.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Clearly out of sorts, didn’t look ready for a game of that magnitude 4.5
SHANDON BAPTISTE
Overrun in the first half. Better after the break but too elaborate at times 6
Also read: Karl Robinson - Midfield battle key to Oxford United's defeat to Rotherham
MARK SYKES
Stepped up in the second half and laid on the goal for Marcus Browne 6.5
JAMIE MACKIE
Some bright touches early on, but was unable to trouble the Millers defence 5
TARIQE FOSU
Often crowded out and forced backwards, limiting his impact 5
Substitutes
Marcus Browne (Brannagan HT)
Excellent start to his second spell. Aggressive off the ball, quality on it MAN OF THE MATCH 7.5
Nathan Holland (Gorrin HT)
A real livewire on his debut 7.5
Matty Taylor (Mackie 61)
Caused problems and had one goal ruled out, but missed a big chance 6
Unused: Stevens, Mousinho, Kelly, Hall.
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