COLCHESTER United were held to a 2-2 draw by Carlisle United, on Saturday afternoon. Here are the Gazette player ratings, after the U's shared the spoils at the JobServe Community Stadium.
SAM HORNBY 7
U’s goalkeeper made a fine save to deny Windsor but was left exposed for Carlisle equaliser
TOM EASTMAN 6
U's long-serving defender close to scoring in the first half before being taken off on the hour
LUKE CHAMBERS 7
Went close with a header early on and defended well throughout. Booked
TOMMY SMITH 7
U’s skipper capped a solid display with a well-taken equaliser
JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 6
Looked more comfortable when the U’s reverted to four at the back
MYLES KENLOCK 7
Put in another impressive display at left-back and had a hand in Wright’s goal
COLE SKUSE 7
Was unlucky not to score when denied by Howard just before the break and made a positive impression on return
BRENDAN WIREDU 7
Was effective in the air throughout and grew into the game in midfield
ALAN JUDGE 7
Provided a threat once again with his pinpoint set pieces; went close with a free-kick
OWURA EDWARDS 8
U’s man of the match. Always looked lively and worried the Carlisle defence with his pace and skill
FREDDIE SEARS 7
Provided the assist for Smith’s equaliser, having missed a decent first-half chance
SUBSTITUTES
TYREIK WRIGHT 7 (sub Eastman, 61)
Came off the bench to put the U’s ahead and caught the eye as a substitute
EMYR HUWS (for Wiredu, 84)
Substitutes (not used): Welch-Hayes, Hannant, Kennedy, Andrews, George.
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