COLCHESTER United drew 1-1 with Bromley in League Two, on Saturday afternoon.
Owura Edwards' equaliser on the hour mark cancelled out Michael Cheek's first-half penalty and secured the U's a second successive draw, following an entertaining contest at the JobServe Community Stadium.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a score draw in League Two.
MATT MACEY 7
U’s goalkeeper denied Charles and Cheek in quick succession early in the second half
ROB HUNT 6
Deployed in a right central defensive position before being replaced early in the second half
TOM FLANAGAN 7
U’s skipper was influential in the air and seemed to grow into the contest as it went on
MANDELA EGBO 7
Showed all of his athleticism and energy once again in a right-sided wing-back role Booked
ELLIS IANDOLO 6
U’s left wing-back gave away Bromley’s penalty and had a mixed afternoon before being replaced
TEDDY BISHOP 6
Started the game really well but drifted out of the game after that and went off with 20 minutes left
ARTHUR READ 7
Was denied by keeper Smith’s good save on his return to U’s starting line-up and looked bright
JACK PAYNE 8
U’s man of the match. Orchestrated all of the U’s good play and provided fine assist for Edwards’ equaliser
HARRY ANDERSON 6
Showed flashes of his skill and running in a demanding role before being subbed in 71st minute
SAMSON TOVIDE 8
Took responsibility throughout and worked incredibly hard. Relished his battle with Odutayo
LYLE TAYLOR 7
Experienced striker twice went close in the first half and looked lively on his first start for the U’s
SUBSTITUTES
OWURA EDWARDS (for Hunt, 54) 8
Scored his first goal for 17 months and unlucky not to earn a penalty after that. Booked
JOHN-KYMANI GORDON (for Bishop, 71)
ALEX WOODYARD (for Anderson, 71)
ANTHONY SCULLY (for Read, 79)
TOM HOPPER (for Taylor, 79)
Subs (not used): Goodliffe, Smith.
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