Singular vs. Plural Agreement with 'Neither'

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Read the following sentence and choose the option that correctly corrects the usage error:

Neither of the players were aware of their responsibilities during the match.

Neither of the players was aware of their responsibilities during the match.

Neither of the players were aware of his responsibilities during the match.

Neither of the players was aware of their responsibility during the match.

Neither the player were aware of their responsibilities during the match.

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