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Oxford United player ratings in late 3-0 win over Burton Albion
The U’s found victory thanks to goals from Siriki Dembele, Louie Sibley and Gatlin O’Donkor, taking Aaron Ramsey’s side to fifth in the table.
Here is how we rated the United players on another successful afternoon.
Simon Eastwood – 6.5
Big save to keep the scores level in the first half and another in the second.
Claimed crosses and, other than being caught off his line once, was assured again in net.
Peter Kioso – 7
Won plenty of fouls using his body well and beating opponents to loose balls.
Michal Helik – 7
Another calm performance from the Pole who cleaned up with professionalism and put in some strong blocks and challenges.
Ciaron Brown – 6
A bit shaky at times, losing the ball on occasion.
Still managed a clean sheet and prevented many clear openings for Burton.
Brodie Spencer (Currie 61′) – 6
Defended well and ushered attackers away from danger on a few occasions.
Cameron Brannagan – 6
Was frustrated in the first half as the midfield struggled to get into the game and saw an effort blocked.
Jamie McDonnell (O’Donkor 61′) – 6
Some really good defensive moments with some reckless ones littered in there as he picked up a booking.
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Kai Andrews (Goodrham 74′) – 6
Never really got going as Burton suffocated the Yellows in the centre of the park.
Mo Missanga (Snowden 86′) – 7.5
A tough first half but still showed exciting flashes.
Came alive just before the opening goal, bagging another assist, taking his man on and getting to the by-line relentlessly to put cross after cross into the box.
Mark Harris (Sibley 86′) – 6
Not a game that suited the Welshman who barely had a sniff all game and struggled to hold up play despite his best efforts.
Siriki Dembele – 8
The first period proved tricky for Dembele who struggled to match the physicality.
Some good defensive work and endeavour in there though and moved inside in the second half which put him at the heart of the action.
He then went on to score and assist with clever, neat play and showed why Ramsey has shown so much faith in the 30-year-old.
Substitutes:
Jack Currie – 6
Brought some balance to the left side, allowing Dembele to drift inside.
Gatlin O’Donkor – 7.5
Suited the game more than Harris with his physicality.
Rattled the crossbar before scoring his third of the season.
Tyler Goodrham – 7
Brilliant impact with a pre-assist for the opening goal and played some neat passes into dangerous areas.
Louie Sibley – 7.5
Scored with an arrowing strike from outside the box and linked well for a gorgeous third goal.
Leo Snowden – N/A