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
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
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
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
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
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.
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