COLCHESTER United secured their League Two status after beating Salford City 1-0.
Josh Bohui's goal just after the midway point in the second half proved enough for the U's to claim an impressive victory, over the in-form Ammies who finished the game with only nine men after Di'Shon Bernard and Ash Hunter were sent off.
It helped Colchester secure a third successive home win to finish the season at the JobServe Community Stadium.
Hayden Mullins' side finish the campaign with a trip to play promotion-chasing Tranmere Rovers, next weekend.
Here the Gazette rates the players' performances, following their victory over Salford.
SHAMAL GEORGE 7
U’s keeper was very well protected by his defenders but looked solid when needed
MILES WELCH-HAYES 8
Defended well when called upon and also linked up well with Poku on the U's right
TOM EASTMAN 8
Was completely dominant in the air and read the game superbly throughout; went close with an early header
TOMMY SMITH 8
U’s stand-in captain produced another commanding display in keeping with his recent fine form
RYAN CLAMPIN 7
Put in another good display at left-back but might have been relieved after Gotts tumbled under his challenge in the area but Salford claims were rejected
NOAH CHILVERS 7
Made a positive contribution in a left-midfield role before being withdrawn on the hour
BRENDAN WIREDU 7
Battled hard for his side in midfield; was taken off soon after being booked
BEN STEVENSON 8
U’s man of the match. Supplied the assist for Bohui’s winner and oozed class on his return to the starting line-up
KWAME POKU 7
Produced plenty of trickery and skill on his first start for the U’s for more than two months
FRANK NOUBLE 7
Was denied by keeper Hladky in the first half and worked hard for his side
MICHAEL FOLIVI 7
Played his part in U’s winner; linked up well with his fellow attackers throughout
SUBSTITUTES
JOSH BOHUI (for Chilvers, 62) 8
Took his goal extremely well after coming on for his first appearance since January
TOM LAPSLIE (for Wiredu, 73)
Subs (not used): Sowunmi, Tchamadeu, Senior, Brown, Gerken.
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