SAM WALKER 7
Pulled off a fine first-half save to deny Nolan and had no chance with Alex’s winner.
TOM EASTMAN 7
U’s man of the match. Produced a strong defensive display and got forward effectively.
LUKE PROSSER 7
U’s captain read the game well and was unlucky not to score with header late on.
FRANKIE KENT 7
Produced another solid performance and dealt well with Alex’s front line.
RYAN JACKSON 6
Enjoyed his tussle with Bakayogo on his return to the side and worked hard.
BEN STEVENSON 6
Was industrious in the first half before fading in the second half and being replaced.
BRANDON COMLEY 5
Tenacious in the tackle throughout but conceded the free-kick that led to Crewe’s winner.
DREY WRIGHT 6
Was effective in the first half at left wing-back and unlucky not to score; switched to a central position after Crewe scored.
COURTNEY SENIOR 5
Showed flashes of his trickery in the first half but was taken off on the hour.
MIKAEL MANDRON 6
Provided a physical presence for the U’s in attack but to little avail. Booked.
JUNIOR OGEDI-UZOKWE 5
Was strong in the air but struggled to make any real impact in attack before being replaced.
SUBSTITUTES
BRENNAN DICKENSON (for Senior, 61) 5
Made another welcome appearance for the final half hour after his long-term injury.
LIAM MANDEVILLE (for Ogedi-Uzokwe, 65) 5
The Doncaster loanee was unable to help Colchester produce an equaliser in the final 25 minutes.
SEAN MURRAY (for Stevenson, 70) 6
Was full of energy after coming on but his industrious display failed to lead to a late goal.
SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Inniss, Lapslie, Shodipo, Gilmartin.
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