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.
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