Colchester United drew with Leyton Orient in EFL Trophy

Ben Goodliffe netted the U's equaliser in the second half after Zech Obiero had given the O's, meaning a point for each side before the hosts won the resultant shoot-out to claim an additional point.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following Colchester's second group game in the Trophy.

TOM SMITH 8

Pulled off a brilliant stop from Perkins in the first half and made a fine save in the penalty shoot-out

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ROB HUNT 7

Made a good goal-line clearance prior to Obiero’s goal and was solid against his former club. Booked

BEN GOODLIFFE 8

Scored Colchester’s equaliser and made a fine defensive interception

MANDELA EGBO 6

Defended competently as part of Colchester’s three-man defence against the tricky Sweeney before switching to full-back. Booked

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ALEX WOODYARD 7

Was typically industrious in midfield before being replaced just after the hour mark

JACK PAYNE 8

Was Colchester’s main creative spark on the night and was so unlucky to see a free-kick crash against the underside of the bar

HARRY ANDERSON 6

Right wing-back had his work cut out dealing with the impressive Sweeney before being replaced

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JK GORDON 6

Left wing-back grew in confidence as the game went on after a quiet start

TOM HOPPER 6

Skippered the side in a central midfield role and was his usual hard-working self

ANTHONY SCULLY 6

Worked hard for his side; fired a shot straight at Hemming in the second half

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SAMSON TOVIDE 8

U’ s man of the match. Gave O’s defence torrid time and had first-half penalty appeal rejected. Booked

SUBSTITUTES

FIACRE KELLEHER (sub Woodyard, 63) 7

Slotted into the centre of a flat back four and made a brilliant stop to deny Kelman in the area

ARTHUR READ (sub Anderson, 63) 7

Made a difference when he came on as a second-half substitute but missed penalty in shootout

Subs (not used): Edwards, Thompson, Bendle, Sasere, Chamberlain.