COLCHESTER United played out a 0-0 draw at Bradford City, on Wednesday night.
The U's finished strongly to claim a point at the Utilita Energy Stadium and make it three games unbeaten, in League Two.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, following the U's first away league point since September.
JAKE TURNER 8
U’s keeper twice denied Angol in the opening stages and also Robinson
JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 7
A generally mature display by the talented teenager at right-back
LUKE CHAMBERS 8
Experienced centre-back was very impressive. The highlight of his performance was a brilliant first-half block in the area to deny Robinson
TOMMY SMITH 8
Colchester skipper led by example once again. Won countless headers. Booked
CHARLIE DANIELS 8
Offered a threat offensively and also did his defensive job well on his return to the team
COLE SKUSE 8
U’s man of the match. Made numerous interceptions. Provided the incisive pass for Sears’ stoppage-time pass and almost scored himself, late on
NOAH CHILVERS 8
Battled hard and proved his worth to the team when he impressed in a right-sided role after Jasper’s departure. Booked
SYLVESTER JASPER 5
Showed a few glimpses of his skill before being replaced before half-time
ALAN JUDGE 7
Republic of Ireland international went close in the first half and was also denied by Hornby early in the second half
ARMANDO DOBRA 6
Was disciplined in his work-rate and showed flashes of his skill
FREDDIE SEARS 6
U’s leading scorer was unfortunate late on when keeper Hornby denied him by handling outside of his box
SUBSTITUTES
BRENDAN WIREDU (for Jasper, 41) 7
A typically combative display by the U’s midfielder
LUKE HANNANT (sub Dobra, 79)
CAMERON COXE (sub Judge, 79)
Subs (not used): Terry, McCoulsky, Tovide, Gerken.
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