COLCHESTER United drew 0-0 with Bradford City, on the opening day of the new League Two season.
The U's produced a solid all-round performance at Valley Parade and limited the hosts to few opportunities.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, after Colchester secured a deserved point on the first day of the league campaign.
DEAN GERKEN 8
U’s keeper made good saves to deny Novak, Guthrie and Pritchard
MILES WELCH-HAYES 8
U's man of the match. Impressed on his first-ever U’s league start and enjoyed a good battle with Connor Wood. Booked
TOM EASTMAN 8
Made a vital goal-line clearance in the first half; dad his work cut out dealing with Guthrie and Novak. Booked
TOMMY SMITH 8
Was unruffled throughout and enjoyed his tussle with Guthrie on his 400th career appearance. Booked
COHEN BRAMALL 7
U’s left-back enjoyed a good battle with Mottley-Henry; showed glimpses of his electric pace
HARRY PELL 8
U’s captain led by example with his all-round display. Was typically committed
BEN STEVENSON 7
Rarely gave the ball away and helped to often break up Bradford’s attacking play
NOAH CHILVERS 7
Grew into the contest on his first U’s league start and did not look out of place
LUKE GAMBIN 7
Was a busy player throughout and caused Bradford problems; was denied by O’Donnell in the second half and also had an effort ruled out for offside
KWAME POKU 7
Showed off his skills in a right-sided role. Was denied by Bradford keeper O’Donnell just before half-time
JEVANI BROWN 8
Produced some effective hold-up play throughout and gave O’Connor plenty of problems
SUBSTITUTES
COURTNEY SENIOR (for Gambin, 67)
PARIS COWAN-HALL (for Poku, 84)
MARLEY MARSHALL (for Chilvers, 90)
U’s subs (not used): Sowunmi, Scarlett, Tovide, George.
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