COLCHESTER United played out a 1-1 draw with Newport County, on Friday night.
Freddie Sears earned the U's a draw with a late goal, after Dom Telford had given the Exiles a first-half lead.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, following their draw at the JobServe Community Stadium.
JAKE TURNER 8
U’s man of the match. Was impressive again and made several important saves
CAMERON COXE 6
Produced an energetic display at right-back on his first league start since October 8
LUKE CHAMBERS 7
Was solid at the back and generally did well against Newport’s potent attack
TOMMY SMITH 7
U’s skipper won absolutely everything in the air and did well against Newport’s lively forwards
CHARLIE DANIELS 7
Delivered some decent crosses which were not capitalised on and defended well
COLE SKUSE 8
Was cool and calm in possession as always; showed all of his experience in midfield
NOAH CHILVERS 8
Always positive and tenacious when out of possession and brave on the ball. Booked
SYLVESTER JASPER 6
Was generally well shackled by the Newport defence before being taken off on the hour
ARMANDO DOBRA 6
Went close with a low effort early on; had a mixed night on the ball
LUKE HANNANT 7
Worked hard for the cause and put in a good shift for the team before being withdrawn
FREDDIE SEARS 8
In-form striker took his goal extremely well and was lively throughout
SUBSTITUTES
ALAN JUDGE (sub Jasper, 61) 7
Provided the killer pass for Sears to score Colchester’s equaliser
SHAWN MCCOULSKY (sub Dobra, 75)
TOM EASTMAN (sub Hannant, 90)
Subs (not used): Tchamadeu, Welch-Hayes, Nouble, Gerken.
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