COLCHESTER United under-21s claimed a second successive Professional Development League Two win following a 2-1 triumph at Coventry City at the CBS Arena, writes BRIAN WALLER.

After Bradley Stretton put a chance wide for the Sky Blues, things began well for Colchester.

They took an early lead after nine minutes despite home appeals for offside, with a goal by recent signing Ollie Godziemski.

Coventry pushed for an immediate response and a minute or so later, Aidan Dausch beat his man on the wing and cut the ball back for Bradley Stretton who could not find a connection.

 

City were soon back on level terms after 12 minutes with a goal by Rylie Siddall, as Dermi Lusala put in a low cross for him to force home from close range.

Just after half-time, Dausch tested Colchester keeper Ted Collins but the shot was saved.

As the game progressed, a second U’s goal gave them the lead with 19 minutes remaining.

 

A shot from distance hit both posts before Archie Oliver followed up to score.

Coventry keeper Luke Bell was forced to make several good saves and defender Lusala was a busy man, too.

However Colchester held on for the win and after Bristol City’s 4-1 loss at Barnsley, it reduced the points deficit to just one point at the bottom of the table. 

Cardiff are two points ahead, with Colchester having a game in hand.