COLCHESTER United were beaten 3-0 at Port Vale, on Saturday afternoon.
Goals from James Gibbons, James Wilson and substitute Aaron Martin condemned the U's to defeat, at Vale Park.
Here are the Gazette player ratings after they experienced a miserable afternoon, in Stoke-on-Trent.
SHAMAL GEORGE 7
U’s man of the match. Made a string of excellent saves despite the scoreline
LUKE CHAMBERS 5
Experienced a tough afternoon after initially being utilised in a right-back role
TOM EASTMAN 5
Long-serving U’s defender had a testing first half before being replaced at half-time
TOMMY SMITH 5
U’s skipper had his work cut out dealing with Vale’s lively attack on return to the team
CHARLIE DANIELS 6
Generally dealt well with Worrall’s threats and provided some good set-pieces
COLE SKUSE 5
Found it hard to make his usual mark in midfield before being taken off late on
BRENDAN WIREDU 5
Headed a glorious first-half chance wide on a bad day for Colchester. Booked
NOAH CHILVERS 6
Went close with a rasping drive after half-time. Battled hard for the cause. Booked
LUKE HANNANT 5
Had little impact on the game against a vibrant Vale; headed a decent first-half chance over
FREDDIE SEARS 5
Was denied by keeper Covolan in the first half but had few other glimpses of goal
FRANK NOUBLE 5
Forced a save from Covolan near the end on a disappointing day for the U’s
SUBSTITUTES
MILES WELCH-HAYES (for Eastman, 46) 5
Slotted in at right-back on his return to action after coming on at half-time
SAMSON TOVIDE (for Sears, 68)
GENE KENNEDY (for Skuse, 80)
Subs (not used): Coxe, Dobra, Jasper, Turner.
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