COLCHESTER United picked up another away point after sharing the spoils with Port Vale.
The U's secured a 1-1 draw at Vale Park, after Luke Norris's equaliser cancelled out Rodney's opener for the hosts.
The draw leaves Colchester sixth in League Two, ahead of their trip to play Cambridge United on Tuesday night.
Here are the Gazette ratings after Steve Ball's side picked up another hard-earned point on the road.
DEAN GERKEN 7
U’s keeper made a fine first-half save to push away Conlon’s free-kick
MILES WELCH-HAYES 7
U's right-back enjoyed an intriguing tussle with Hurst and defended well throughout
TOM EASTMAN 7
Was his usual solid and reliable self at the heart of the Colchester defence
TOMMY SMITH 7
U’s stand-in captain led by example and marshalled U’s back four well
COHEN BRAMALL 7
U’s left-back had his work cut out contending with Worrall but performed well
NOAH CHILVERS 6
Was unlucky not to score in the opening minutes before being replaced early in the second half
BEN STEVENSON 7
Provided a superb pass for Norris’s equaliser on his return to the side
KWAME POKU 6
A quiet display by the recalled attacker before being replaced after Vale’s goal
JEVANI BROWN 6
Was unable to make too much of an impact before being replaced early in the second half
CALLUM HARRIOTT 7
Was denied by keeper Brown in the first half and was a threat to the Vale defence
LUKE NORRIS 8
U’s man of the match. Took his goal superbly having also gone close early in the second half. Booked
SUBSTITUTES
COURTNEY SENIOR 7 (for Poku, 63)
Made a positive difference for the U’s in the half an hour or so he was on the pitch. Booked
LUKE GAMBIN 7 (for Chilvers, 63)
Performed well after coming on and did his fair share of defensive work. Booked
MICHAEL FOLIVI 7 (for Brown, 63)
Was unfortunate not to grab a stoppage-time winner for the U’s when denied by Brown
OMAR SOWUNMI (for Harriott, 90)
Subs (not used): Tchamadeu, Clampin, George.
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