COLCHESTER United were held to a 0-0 draw by Carlisle United, on Saturday afternoon.
The U's were forced to settle for a point at the JobServe Community Stadium which leaves them 16th in the League Two table.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a goal-less stalemate in North Essex.
MATT MACEY 7
Made a crucial save to deny Velo in the opening stages and looked competent throughout
ROB HUNT 7
Did well in a right-sided defensive role and played his part in Colchester keeping a clean sheet
MANDELA EGBO 6
Started in a central position; went close with a header early on before being replaced at half-time
TOM FLANAGAN 6
Had a shaky first half but U’s skipper improved after that and was more solid in the second half
ELLIS IANDOLO 8
Made a brilliant last-ditch tackle in the second half to deny Wyke and was denied by Lewis in second half
ALEX WOODYARD 6
Made some key challenges in midfield for his side before being replaced in the second half
ARTHUR READ 8
U’s man of the match. Hardly put a foot wrong and was unlucky not to score a late winner when denied by Lewis
JACK PAYNE 6
Will feel he should have scored in the second half with a great chance and was involved throughout
TOM HOPPER 6
Played out of position in a left-wing back role before being replaced at half-time
SAMSON TOVIDE 6
Had a decent early chance which he fired wide on a pretty frustrating afternoon for the U’s
LYLE TAYLOR 7
Showed his class throughout and saw his shot on the turn saved by Lewis in the second half
SUBSTITUTES
FIACRE KELLEHER (for Egbo, 46) 6
Slotted seamlessly into the centre of the U’s defence after coming on at half-time
JK GORDON (for Hopper, 46) 7
Made a positive impact on the left wing in the second half and caused Carlisle defence problems
JAMIE MCDONNELL (for Woodyard, 77)
Subs (not used): Donnelly, Anderson, Scully, Smith.
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