COLCHESTER United struck late to draw 1-1 with Port Vale in League Two, on Tuesday night.

Samson Tovide scored a 90th-minute equaliser to secure the U's a point at Vale Park, after Jesse Debrah's second-half header had given the hosts the lead.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, after Colchester secured a good away point.

MATT MACEY 6

U’s goalkeeper denied Richards early in the second half and had little chance with the goal

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AARON DONNELLY 6

Had a decent game against his old club but might be disappointed with manner of Vale goal

FIACRE KELLEHER 7

Was impressive on his first league start of the season and made some key blocks

TOM FLANAGAN 7

U’s skipper came close to scoring in the second half with a low shot and defended well

ROB HUNT 6

Produced a decent performance on the right flank and dealt well with John’s threat

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ELLIS IANDOLO 7

Played well after sporting a bandage from early on in the game following a cut to the head

ALEX WOODYARD 6

Helped Colchester contain Vale in midfield before going off just after the hour. Booked

ARTHUR READ 7

Was effective in midfield for Colchester on his return to the starting line-up. Booked

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ANTHONY SCULLY 6

Showed glimpses of his attacking threat in a right-sided role before being replaced after the hour

SAMSON TOVIDE 8

Thoroughly deserved his late equaliser after experiencing a bruising evening

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TOM HOPPER 8

U’s man of the match. Ran himself into the ground on return to the side and did his defensive duties well. Given standing ovation by U's fans after being substituted

SUBSTITUTES

JACK PAYNE (for Donnelly, 63) 7

Showed his class in the final half hour after coming off the bench

MANDELA EGBO (for Hunt, 67) 7

Slotted in well in a right-sided role. Booked

JAMIE MCDONNELL (for Woodyard, 63) 7

Nottingham Forest loanee looked comfortable in midfield after replacing Woodyard

LYLE TAYLOR (for Scully, 63) 7

Played his part in Colchester’s equaliser and showed some intelligent touches

JK GORDON (for Hopper, 75)

Substitutes (not used): Goodliffe, Smith.