Colchester United claimed a dramatic 1-0 win at Cambridge United, on Saturday afternoon.

Kane Vincent-Young's superb strike deep into stoppage-time secured the U's all three points at the Abbey Stadium and helped them end a three-match losing run.

The result sees Colchester move to within a point of the League Two play-off places with six games to go and John McGreal’s men host Oldham Athletic, next weekend.

Here, Colchester United reporter Jonathan Waldron rates the players following a 1-0 win on the road:

DILLON BARNES 7

U’s keeper did not have any real saves to make but looked assured throughout.

RYAN JACKSON 8

Did superbly in the build-up to Vincent-Young’s winner and was an impressive performer.

LUKE PROSSER 7

U’s skipper seemed to grow into the game and made some timely blocks and interceptions.

FRANKIE KENT 8

Seemed to relish his battle with Ibehre and unlucky not to score with a first-half header. Booked.

KANE VINCENT-YOUNG 8

Capped a solid performance with an excellent goal that secured three precious points.

BEN STEVENSON 7

Always had time on the ball and kept things ticking over in the U’s midfield. Booked.

TOM LAPSLIE 7

Still building up his match fitness after injury but you would not know it by his energetic display.

ABO EISA 7

Was arguably Colchester’s biggest threat in the first half and gave the home defence problems.

SAMMIE SZMODICS 8

U’s man of the match. Epitomised his side’s spirit with his hard-working display and unlucky not to score.

COURTNEY SENIOR 7

Gave Carroll a tough time and showed glimpses of his skill but drifted in and out of the game.

LUKE NORRIS 6

Just wasn’t his day in front of goal. Missed two excellent chances before being replaced.

SUBSTITUTES

MIKAEL MANDRON (for Norris, 78) 7

Did well when he came on and played his part in the U’s winner with his assist for Vincent-Young.

SAM SAUNDERS (for Lapslie, 83) 7

The U’s new signing was lively when he came on in the final few minutes and showed some nice touches.

BRENNAN DICKENSON (for Eisa, 85)

SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Eastman, Chilvers, Wright, Gilmartin.