ARTHUR Read's wonderful free-kick sealed Colchester United an impressive 1-0 win at Morecambe, on Saturday afternoon.

Owen Goodman also made a penalty save just after half-time, as the U's claimed victory at the Mazuma Stadium to seal their first win under new head coach, Danny Cowley.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, as Colchester claimed a well-deserved away win in League Two.

OWEN GOODMAN 8

Made a crucial penalty save and showed safe handling throughout to preserve clean sheet

JAYDEN LAWRENCE 8

Was impressive at right-back; defended well and also gave support to the attack when required

Gazette:

CONNOR HALL 8

U’s skipper led the team well and played his part in helping them keep fourth league clean sheet of season

RILEY HARBOTTLE 8

Enjoyed an impressive debut; relished his battle with Slew but gave away the penalty that Goodman saved

Gazette:

ELLIS IANDOLO 8

Gave the Colchester defence some nice balance at left-back on his return to the team

ALISTAIR SMITH 9

U’s man of the match. Outstanding debut for the on-loan midfielder after industrious performance

ARTHUR READ 8

Scored a magnificent free-kick to win the game for the U’s and was impressive once again

Gazette:

CAMERON MCGEEHAN 8

Produced a tenacious and hard-working display; suffered nasty cut to his head but still battled on

NOAH CHILVERS 8

Was neat and tidy in possession for Colchester and was effective before being replaced on the hour

JAYDEN FEVRIER 8

Gave Morecambe full-back Harrack all sorts of problems with his skill and trickery

Gazette:

TOM HOPPER 8

Led the line well for Colchester and also did his fair share of good defensive work

SUBSTITUTES

CONOR WILKINSON (for Chilvers, 62) 8

Showed his commitment to the cause during his half hour on the pitch. Booked

HARRY ANDERSON (for Fevrier, 71)

TOM DALLISON (for Harbottle, 71)

MATT JAY (for McGeehan, 88)

JOHN AKINDE (for Hopper, 88)

Subs (not used): Edwards, Hornby.