COLCHESTER United drew 1-1 with Cambridge United on Saturday afternoon, in their first game of 2021.
An own goal from Greg Taylor earned the U's a point, after they had fallen behind to Harvey Knibbs' opener for the visitors.
The draw leaves Steve Ball's side 12th in League Two, six points off the play-off places.
Here are the Gazette player ratings following the U's draw with Cambridge, at the JobServe Community Stadium.
DEAN GERKEN 7
U’s keeper made a good save initially to deny Mullin prior to Knibbs scoring
TOM EASTMAN 7
Returned from injury at right-back and was unlucky not to score near the end
TOMMY SMITH 7
U’s centre-back was unlucky not to score with a header in opening stages
OMAR SOWUNMI 7
Almost gave Colchester an early lead and made a superb challenge late in the first half
COHEN BRAMALL 8
Played his part in Colchester’s goal and impressed at both ends of the pitch
HARRY PELL 8
U’s man of the match. Skipper excelled on his return to the team. Booked
NOAH CHILVERS 7
Worked hard for the cause and made the right decisions at key times
BEN STEVENSON 7
Tried hard to make things happen and showed his quality in the second half
KWAME POKU 6
Showed only glimpses of his talent before being replaced with 13 minutes to go
JEVANI BROWN 7
Hit the side netting early on. Had a good tussle with former team-mate Darling
CALLUM HARRIOTT 7
Played a big part in the goal and always looked dangerous in U’s attack. Booked
SUBSTITUTES
COURTNEY SENIOR (for Poku, 77)
JOSH BOHUI (for Harriott, 90)
Subs (not used): Tchamadeu, Clampin, Marshall Miranda, Tovide, George.
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