COLCHESTER United won 3-2 at Barrow on Friday night, in a rip-roaring encounter at the the Dunes Hotel Stadium.
Goals from Alan Judge, Freddie Sears and Tom Eastman secured Hayden Mullins' side victory, with both sides finishing the game with ten men after Luke Chambers and James Jones were both sent off.
Gazette sports writer Jon Waldron was at the Dunes Hotel Stadium to see all of the action unfold on a dramatic night and rates the U's players' performances, after they claimed a fine away win.
SHAMAL GEORGE 7
U's goalkeeper performed admirably and professionally after being subjected to racist abuse in the first half; made a good second-half save to deny Stevens
CAMERON COXE 8
Made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Brough in the second half and produced a wholehearted display. Booked
LUKE CHAMBERS 6
Experienced defender given his marching orders in the second half after picking up two cautions in the space of 18 minutes
TOMMY SMITH 7
U's skipper recovered very well from his uncharacteristic error that led to Barrow opening the scoring
CHARLIE DANIELS 8
Provided the corner for Eastman's fine winning header and showed his class throughout with his deliveries and set-pieces
COLE SKUSE 7
Was quietly efficient for the U's in breaking up Barrow's attacking intent and keeping thing moving for the visitors. Booked
BRENDAN WIREDU 8
Never stopped battling throughout in midfield and made some key blocks and interceptions. Had a first-half effort cleared off the line. Booked
ALAN JUDGE 7
Took his goal very well to put Colchester ahead and showed some nice creativity before being replaced with 14 minutes to go
LUKE HANNANT 6
Had a rather mixed night on his return to the team and conceded the penalty that led to Barrow's equaliser. Booked
FREDDIE SEARS 8
U's man of the match. Took his goal really well, provided the assist for Judge's opener and looked lively throughout
FRANK NOUBLE 8
Did a great job all night and gave the Barrow defence problems throughout alongside Sears. Booked
SUBSTITUTES
TOM EASTMAN (for Judge, 66) 8
Long-serving defender came off the bench to score a superb header for Colchester's winner
NOAH CHILVERS (for Hannant, 76)
JUNIOR TCHAMADEU (for Sears, 87)
Subs (not used): Kennedy, Dobra, Jasper, Turner.
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