COLCHESTER United suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat at the hands of Crawley Town, on Saturday afternoon.
Jack Payne's 22nd-minute strike proved the difference between the two sides, at the JobServe Community Stadium.
Here are the Gazette ratings after Colchester suffered a defeat which leaves them 16th, in League Two.
SHAMAL GEORGE 8
U’s man of the match. Colchester keeper several good saves and had little chance with Payne’s goal
CAMERON COXE 7
Colchester right-back battled hard but was unable to get forward as much as he would have liked
TOM EASTMAN 7
Long-serving defender was his usual consistent self on his return to the team
TOMMY SMITH 7
Colchester skipper was dominant in the air and made some good blocks
CHARLIE DANIELS 6
Provided yet more quality set-pieces but will perhaps be disappointed with the nature of Crawley's winner
COLE SKUSE 6
Was once again a calming presence in midfield on a disappointing day for Colchester
BRENDAN WIREDU 7
Another all-action display from the combative midfielder before being replaced. Went close with an acrobatic effort early on. Booked
SYLVESTER JASPER 7
Enjoyed an electric start but faded after that and was well shackled by the Crawley defence in the second half
ALAN JUDGE 6
Was unlucky not to score in the opening minutes and tried hard to provide a creative spark
FREDDIE SEARS 6
Went close early on for Colchester but had little service in the second half
FRANK NOUBLE 6
Was generally marshalled well by the Crawley defence but was given little by the referee
SUBSTITUTES
ARMANDO DOBRA (for Wiredu, 66) 7
NOAH CHILVERS (for Jasper, 82)
LUKE HANNANT (for Coxe, 89)
Subs (not used): Clampin, Tchamadeu, Tovide, Turner.
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