COLCHESTER United played out a dramatic 1-1 draw with Swindon Town, on Saturday afternoon.

Emyr Huws' stoppage-time goal rescued a point for the U's, after Harry McKirdy had given the Robins a 68th-minute lead.

Colchester finished the game with only nine men, after Shamal George and Luke Chambers were both sent off in the second half.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following an eventful finish at the JobServe Community Stadium.

SHAMAL GEORGE 6

U’s keeper made several good saves before being sent off for violent conduct

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 7

U’s right-back competed well throughout but had work cut out dealing with Iandolo's deliveries. Booked

LUKE CHAMBERS 7

U’s skipper performed well again and made a brilliant last-ditch challenge on McKirdy but was sent off late on

TOM DALLISON 8

A strong all-round display by the U’s centre-back who dealt well with Swindon’s attacking threat

MYLES KENLOCK 8

Another tidy performance at left-back by the on-loan Ipswich Town defender

COLE SKUSE 8

U’s man of the match. Controlled the midfield at times and was tenacious throughout

Gazette:

EMYR HUWS 8

Took his goal well to cap an impressive all-round display in midfield on home debut

BRENDAN WIREDU 7

Made his presence felt in a more advanced role before being replaced in the second half

LUKE HANNANT 6

Saw his first-half header brilliantly saved by keeper Wollacott before being replaced. Booked

Gazette:

ALAN JUDGE 6

Had some bright moments before being withdrawn for Collins after George's red card

FREDDIE SEARS 6

U's leading scorer worked hard but was generally well shackled by a well-organised Swindon defence and O’Brien in particular

SUBSTITUTES

JOHN AKINDE (for Wiredu, 67) 7

U’s debutant had limited service especially after red cards but supplied assist for Huws’ equaliser

TED COLLINS (for Judge, 74) 7

U’s youngster produced some brave goalkeeping after coming on for his senior debut

OWURA EDWARDS (for Hannant, 83)

Subs (not used): Coxe, Eastman, Nouble, Andrews.