COLCHESTER United claimed an outstanding 1-0 win over Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a fine derby victory for Wayne Brown's side.

SAM HORNBY 8

Made a key first-half save to deny Leigh and also foiled Aluko in the closing stages

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 8

Another barnstorming and tireless performance by the U's teenage right-back (pictured below). Booked

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LUKE CHAMBERS 8

Colchester skipper was a rock at the heart of the visitors' defence against his old club

TOM EASTMAN 8

Hardly put a foot wrong throughout for Colchester on his return to Portman Road

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AL-AMIN KAZEEM 9

A debut to remember for the young U's left-back (pictured above) who relished his battle with Kyle Edwards

COLE SKUSE 8

U's midfielder played his part in Colchester's fine win and earned praise from home fans. Booked

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MARLEY MARSHALL MIRANDA 9

Hugely impressive display by the young midfielder (pictured above) who was unfazed on his first competitive U's start

OSSANA ASHLEY 8

Produced a tenacious performance in a right-sided role on his first start for Colchester. Booked

LUKE HANNANT 9

U's man of the match (pictured below). Took his goal superbly and epitomised Colchester's huge work ethic throughout. Booked

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NOAH CHILVERS 8

Played his part in Hannant's goal with his closing down and provided a threat on the counter attack

FRANK NOUBLE 9

Led the line superbly on his first start of the season and took a battering for the team

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SUBSTITUTES

RYAN CLAMPIN (for Ossama Ashley, 56) 7

Played his part in helping Colchester close out the game with some hard work on the U's left

CAMERON COXE (for Skuse, 67) 7

Almost scored soon after coming on after bursting into the Town area and defended well

SAMSON TOVIDE (for Kazeem, 85)

JOHN AKINDE (for Nouble, 85)

Subs (not used): Dallison, Newby, Collins.