Player ratings from Oxford United's 1-0 defeat at Gillingham.
SIMON EASTWOOD
Penalty save should have been the spur for United to take control. MAN OF THE MATCH 8
SAM LONG
Strong display generally, but lost out to Max Ehmer in the build-up to the goal 7
CURTIS NELSON
Solid performance, strong aerially in testing conditions 7
ROB DICKIE
Got in a mess for the penalty, but otherwise handled Eaves well. BOOKED 7
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JOSH RUFFELS
Stood up the to challenge defensively and got forward when he could 7
JOHN MOUSINHO
Broke up play in the first half, United will be praying his injury is minor 6.5
JORDAN GRAHAM
Got into some great positions, but lacked an end product 5.5
JAMES HENRY
His experience is important, but looks in need of a break 6
MARK SYKES
Some bright moments, but another who chose the wrong option at times 6.5
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LUKE GARBUTT
Linked well with Sykes before making way for Whyte 6.5
JEROME SINCLAIR
Set up one chance for Whyte, but otherwise was kept quiet 6
Kashi (Mousinho HT)
Dynamic on the ball, moved it quickly 7.5
Whyte (Garbutt 62)
Caused problems, but wasteful in the final third 6
Mackie (Sykes 90)
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