COLCHESTER United moved to within a point of the League Two play-off places following a 3-1 triumph over Stevenage.
Second-half goals from Tom Eastman, Frank Nouble and Kwame Poku gave the U's all three points at the JobServe Community Stadium, cancelling out Jason Cowley's first-half deflected strike for the visitors.
The Gazette's Colchester United writer Jonathan Waldron rates the U's players' performances, following their home win.
DEAN GERKEN 7
Made a vital clearance early on and had little chance with Stevenage’s deflected goal
RYAN JACKSON 7
U’s right-back was a regular outlet in attack on his return and defended well
TOM EASTMAN 8
U’s man of the match. Scored the U’s equaliser and was superb once again
LUKE PROSSER 7
U’s skipper grew in stature after a bit of a shaky start and led the line well
COHEN BRAMALL 7
Provided a lot of attacking ammunition on the left particularly in the second half
BRANDON COMLEY 7
Kept things ticking over for the U’s in midfield and seldom gave away possession
BEN STEVENSON 8
Was a driving midfield force for the U’s with his incisive and positive passing
FRANK NOUBLE 8
Impressed on the wing; won and scored a penalty and then set up Poku’s goal
KWAME POKU 8
Always looked dangerous on his return to the side and was rewarded with a late goal
THEO ROBINSON 8
Provided fine cross for Eastman’s header and did well in the build-up to Nouble’s penalty award. Booked
LUKE NORRIS 7
Hit a post with a free-kick and also twice came close to scoring in first half
SUBSTITUTES
LUKE GAMBIN (for Stevenson, 76)
BRENDAN WIREDU (for Norris, 75)
JEVANI BROWN (for Nouble, 86)
SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Sowunmi, Chilvers, Lapslie, Ross.
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