COLCHESTER United shared the points with Bradford City at the JobServe Community Stadium in League Two, on Saturday afternoon.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, after Jamie McDonnell headed in a stoppage-time equaliser to clinch the U's a point following Andy Cook's opener for the Bantams.

MATT MACEY 7

U’s keeper was generally well protected by his defence and had little chance with Cook goal

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MANDELA EGBO 7

Did not let anyone down at right-back after keeping his place in the side after midweek goal

TOM FLANAGAN 7

U’s skipper generally defended well and had work cut out dealing with Cook

AARON DONNELLY 7

Continued his consistent form at the heart of the Colchester defence and was effective in the air.

ELLIS IANDOLO 7

Defended well and put in a hard-working performance for his side at left-back

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JAMIE MCDONNELL 8

U’s man of the match. First-ever professional goal was reward for his excellent performance. Booked

ARTHUR READ 8

Enjoyed arguably his best game of the season. Unlucky not to score in second half after fine solo run

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HARRY ANDERSON 8

Impressive. Went close with a low cross-shot early on and worried Bantams defence

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JK GORDON 6

Found himself up against Halliday in the first half before being replaced at half-time

JACK PAYNE 7

Tried hard to make things happen for the U’s before being replaced on the hour mark

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LYLE TAYLOR 7

Cut an isolated figure at times and dropped deeper in second half but still showed his class on occasions

SUBSTITUTES

SAMSON TOVIDE (for Gordon, 46) 7

Was unlucky not to score when he was denied by Walker at his near post after burst towards goal

OWURA EDWARDS (for Payne, 62) 7

Made a welcome return from injury off the bench; forced the corner that led to U’s equaliser

OSCAR THORN (for Anderson, 77)

TOM HOPPER (for Flanagan, 88)

Substitutes (not used): Goodliffe, Woodyard, Smith.