COLCHESTER United played out a 3-3 draw with Forest Green Rovers in League Two, on Saturday afternoon.

Danny Cowley's side found themselves 2-0 down at half-time but three goals in five minutes from Alistair Smith, Jayden Fevrier and Harry Anderson turned the game in the U's favour, before Dominic Thompson's long-range effort earned the visitors a point.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, after Colchester drew to stay seven points above the League Two relegation zone.

OWEN GOODMAN 6

Will be disappointed with the manner of Forest Green’s equaliser but made a decent early save to deny Dabo

JAYDEN RICHARDSON 8

On-loan Aberdeen defender was outstanding at right-back and added plenty of support to the attack

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CONNOR HALL 7

U’s skipper put in an assured performance at the heart of the Colchester defence

RILEY HARBOTTLE 7

Showed his physical presence and coped well with the challenge of dealing with Doidge

ELLIS IANDOLO 7

Gave Colchester good balance on the left of the defence and had a hand in the goals

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ALISTAIR SMITH 8

U’s man of the match. Scored a fine goal to seal an excellent home debut for Colchester

ARTHUR READ 7

Was much more effective in the second half after Colchester’s flat first-half performance

NOAH CHILVERS 6

Had a shot tipped over by Daniels in the first half before being replaced on the hour

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JAYDEN FEVRIER 7

Worried the Forest Green defence in the second half and scored a well-taken goal to equalise

HARRY ANDERSON 8

Led the U’s second-half revival and was rewarded with a fine goal on his home debut

TOM HOPPER 6

Conceded the penalty that Stevens converted but battled hard for the cause in attack. Booked

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SUBSTITUTES

JOHN AKINDE (sub Chilvers, 60) 7

Helped U’s turned the game around after coming off the bench and provided assist for first goal

CONOR WILKINSON (sub Anderson, 81)

Subs (not used): Mingi, Edwards, Jay, Ihionvien, Hornby.