COLCHESTER United held League Two leaders Mansfield Town to a creditable draw, on Saturday afternoon.
Harry Anderson put the U's ahead with a fine strike, before Lewis Brunt equalised for the Stags, in the second half.
Substitute Samson Tovide hit a post late on for Colchester, who are a point above the relegation zone with nine games remaining.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, following an impressive point on the road for Danny Cowley's side.
OWEN GOODMAN 9
U’s man of the match. Made a breathtaking save from Cargill and also twice denied Swan
TOM DALLISON 9
Outstanding throughout and was unlucky not to score a winner for the U’s in the closing stages
CONNOR HALL 8
U’s captain led the team well and contributed to an impressive team performance. Booked
JAY MINGI 8
Produced another very competent display at centre-back and helped contain Mansfield’s attack
ARTHUR READ 8
Put in a strong performance in midfield and was always calm and composed in possession
ALISTAIR SMITH 8
Covered a huge amount of ground and impressed on his return to the U’s starting line-up
CAMERON MCGEEHAN 8
Worked hard for his side although was well contained by the Mansfield defence
HARRY ANDERSON 8
Took his goal extremely well and worked very hard for the team in defence and attack
JAYDEN FEVRIER 8
Gave Mansfield wing-back Bowery plenty to think about playing in a left-sided role
BRAD IHIONVIEN 8
Worked hard for the cause in attack before being replaced just before the hour. Booked
TOM HOPPER 8
Provided the assist for Anderson’s fine strike. Worked tirelessly in defence and attack. Booked
SUBSTITUTES
SAMSON TOVIDE (for Ihionvien, 57) 8
Was so unlucky to see his late strike pushed onto a post by Pym on return to action. Booked
ELLIS IANDOLO (for Hopper, 78)
NOAH CHILVERS (for Fevrier, 90)
Subs (not used): Harbottle, Jay, Akinde, Hornby.
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