COLCHESTER United fought back to secure a 2-2 draw at League Two leaders Leyton Orient, on Saturday afternoon.

Late goals from Noah Chilvers and Connor Hall rescued the U's a point at Brisbane Road, after goals from George Moncur and Ruel Sotiriou had put the O's in command.

The draw leaves Colchester five points above the League Two relegation zone, with nine games remaining.

KIERAN O’HARA 6

U’s keeper had a relatively quiet afternoon but was beaten twice

CONNOR HALL 7

Scored with a fine header and made a crucial goal-line clearance in stoppage-time

FIACRE KELLEHER 6

Was harshly penalised for a foul that led to Moncur putting Orient ahead from the spot before being take off at half-time. Booked

Gazette:

LUKE CHAMBERS 7

U’s captain defended well throughout and helped to contain the prolific O’s attack

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 8

U’s man of the match. Thrived in a more advanced position in the second half and delivering some devilish crosses. Booked

AL-AMIN KAZEEM 6

Performed competently at left wing-back in his first start for two months

Gazette:

OSSAMA ASHLEY 7

Rose to the occasion in the derby atmosphere and made plenty of blocks and tackles

NOAH CHILVERS 8

Scored a magnificent goal and was unlucky not to find the net with an effort just before that

ALEX NEWBY 6

Got into some decent positions at times but sometimes lacked end product

Gazette:

SAMSON TOVIDE 7

Gave the O’s defence a tough time with his physicality and determination

TOM HOPPER 6

Battled hard as usual but had few sniffs at goal aside from a first-half volley. Booked

SUBSTITUTES

WILL GREENIDGE (for Kelleher, 46) 6

Had his work cut out at right-back dealing with the O’s attack

JAYDEN FEVRIER (for Kazeem, 62) 6

Offered the U’s another attacking outlet in the closing stages

MATT JAY (for Newby, 67) 7

Looked bright when he came on and almost scored a dramatic winner

JOHN AKINDE (for Tovide, 75)

FREDDIE SEARS (for Hopper, 75)

Subs (not used): Miranda, Smith.