Colchester United fought back from behind to secure a draw for the second successive week
RENE GILMARTIN 7
U’s keeper made good first-half stops to deny Slater and Hope but could not prevent Carlisle goal
RYAN JACKSON 7
Was a very good performer but was left walking a tightrope after picking up a first-half booking
FRANKIE KENT 8
U’s man of the match. Took his goal very well and was impressive in defence throughout. Booked
LUKE PROSSER 7
Led his side well as usual and the U’s skipper generally dealt well with Carlisle’s attacking threat
KANE VINCENT-YOUNG 8
Maintained his impressive recent form and made a seamless switch to right-back late on
DIAZ WRIGHT 7
Performed well on his first-ever home league start for the U’s before being taken off with 20 minutes to go
BEN STEVENSON 7
Tried hard to get things going for Colchester in the middle of the park in what was a tough battle
ABO EISA 7
Showed some dazzling skill at times particularly in the first half before fading and being replaced by Dickenson
SAMMIE SZMODICS 7
Was desperately unlucky not to grab a late winner for the U’s when his cross-shot flashed inches wide
COURTNEY SENIOR 8
Was very impressive in the first hour with his skill and trickery and made things happen for the U’s
FRANK NOUBLE 7
Was unable to keep his scoring streak going but nevertheless put in another tireless shift for his side
SUBSTITUTES
MIKAEL MANDRON (for Wright, 69) 6
Made his presence felt in the closing stages including in the build-up to Kent’s equaliser
BRENNAN DICKENSON (for Eisa, 69) 7
Provided the cross that led to Colchester securing their late equaliser and looked a real threat from left-back
LUKE NORRIS (for Jackson, 75) 6
Was in the thick of the action in the final stages of the game after coming off the bench
SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Eastman, Dunne, Roberts, Barnes.
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