COLCHESTER United registered their first home league win of the season, on Saturday afternoon.

Sylvester Jasper's late winner secure the U's all three points, against in-form Harrogate Town.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a welcome win for Colchester.

SHAMAL GEORGE 8

U's keeper showed confident handling throughout and played his part in U's clean sheet

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 8

Teenager given a tough test by the impressive Diamond but produced an impressive display on return to the team

TOM EASTMAN 9

Outstanding display by the long-serving U's defender who was in excellent form throughout

LUKE CHAMBERS 8

U's stand-in skipper relished his tussle with Armstrong; a strong display at the back. Booked

CHARLIE DANIELS 8

Did well on his return to the side but had to have his wits about him up against the lively Thomson

COLE SKUSE 9

U's man of the match. Played the game at his own pace and was a calm authority in midfield

BRENDAN WIREDU 9

Excellent display by the talented youngster capped by a superb run to set up Jasper's winner

NOAH CHILVERS 8

Battled hard for the cause on both flanks on his return to the team before being replaced just after the hour

LUKE HANNANT 7

Operated on both flanks and found himself in some good positions at times; worked hard for the team

FREDDIE SEARS 7

Did his fair share of defensive work for the team once again and was a selfless performer for his side

FRANK NOUBLE 6

Was effective in the air but missed a decent chance in the second half before being replaced shortly before U's winner

SUBSTITUTES

SYLVESTER JASPER (for Chilvers, 63) 8

Took his winner extremely well and was also unlucky not to score before that with a fine free-kick that shook the bar

SAMSON TOVIDE (for Nouble, 83)

TOMMY SMITH (for Tchamadeu, 90)

SUBS (NOT USED): Coxe, Kennedy, Dobra, Turner.