COLCHESTER United claimed an impressive 1-0 win at Leyton Orient, on Saturday afternoon.
Freddie Sears scored their winner in the fourth minute, as the U's made it eight points from a possible 12 under interim boss Wayne Brown.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, following Colchester's triumph at Brisbane Road.
SAM HORNBY 8
U's on-loan goalkeeper made vital saves to twice deny Drinan and looked solid throughout
JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 8
Was full of energy at right-back and contributed in both defence and attack
TOMMY SMITH 8
U’s skipper showed his professionalism after coming into the side at the last minute
TOM EASTMAN 8
Dealt well with Smith’s threat throughout and was strong in the air
MYLES KENLOCK 8
On-loan Ipswich left-back continued his fine form and played his part in Sears’ winner
COLE SKUSE 7
Was a strong performer in midfield before being forced off with a head injury before half-time
BRENDAN WIREDU 8
Another combative all-action performance by the tenacious midfielder
LUKE HANNANT 7
Was desperately unlucky not to connect with Sears’ low cross
CORIE ANDREWS 8
Provided the key assist for Sears’ goal and enjoyed a good tussle with Mitchell
TYREIK WRIGHT 7
On-loan Aston Villa attacker enjoyed some positive attacking runs on his U’s debut before being replaced
FREDDIE SEARS 8
U’s man of the match. Took his goal very well and worried the O’s defence throughout. Booked
SUBSTITUTES
GENE KENNEDY (for Skuse, 44) 7
U’s teenager showed plenty of maturity in midfield after coming on. Booked
MILES WELCH-HAYES (for Wright, 63) 7
Slotted in well at right-back to help Colchester keep a clean sheet. Booked
OWURA EDWARDS (for Andrews, 80)
Substitutes (not used): Coxe, Lowe, Collins.
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