Colchester United suffered penalty misery after they were beaten on spot-kicks by Cheltenham Town, in the Carabao Cup.
The U's lost 6-5 in the shoot-out at Whaddon Road, having come from 2-0 down to make it 2-2 in the first-round tie after 90 minutes..
Here, Colchester United reporter Jonathan Waldron rates the players as the U's winless run continued in the League Cup.
DILLON BARNES 6
Conceded the penalty that resulted in Cheltenham’s second but had little chance with their opener
RYAN JACKSON 6
U’s right-back defended solidly but only got forward on occasions
TOM EASTMAN 6
Was effective in the air but had work cut out on his return to the side
FRANKIE KENT 6
Defensive error led to Cheltenham’s first-minute opener and was not at his best
BRENNAN DICKENSON 6
Was rarely able to show his attacking flair at left-back but still battled hard
BRANDON COMLEY 6
Tenacious in the tackle but was not really his night on return to the side. Booked
HARRY PELL 7
Battled hard against his former club and had a hand in Szmodics’ well-taken goal
AARON COLLINS 6
Was bright and lively on the left flank but less effective in second half before going off
LUKE NORRIS 8
U’s man of the match. Scored long-range goal on debut and went close with an overhead kick
COURTNEY SENIOR 6
Fired a low shot wide in the first half and missed in the penalty shoot-out. Booked
MIKAEL MANDRON 6
Had little service on his return to the side before being replaced in second half
SUBSTITUTES
SAMMIE SZMODICS (for Collins, 67) 7
Took his goal very well from Pell’s assist and looked bright when he came on
FRANK NOUBLE (for Mandron, 67) 7
Gave the Cheltenham defence something different to think about after coming on
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