COLCHESTER United claimed an impressive 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers, on Saturday afternoon.
Goals from Tom Eastman and Jevani Brown sealed the U's their first League Two win of the season, at the JobServe Community Stadium.
It is now four points from a possible six for Colchester and no goals conceded, as Steve Ball's side impressed.
Here are the Gazette player ratings following a very good day at the office for Colchester.
DEAN GERKEN 7
U’s goalkeeper was solid throughout and well protected by his back four
MILES WELCH-HAYES 8
Chalked up an assist for Brown’s goal and produced a fine defensive display
TOMMY SMITH 9
U’s stand-in captain was an absolute rock at the heart of his side’s defence
TOM EASTMAN 9
An outstanding performance by the U’s centre-back capped by his headed goal
COHEN BRAMALL 8
Once again impressed with his runs from left-back and set-piece quality
NOAH CHILVERS 8
Kept things ticking over for Colchester in central midfield and worked hard
BEN STEVENSON 8
Showed a more aggressive side to his game at times along with some quality play
COURTNEY SENIOR 7
Worried the Bolton defence at times in a left-sided role on his return to the side
KWAME POKU 7
Was foiled by Bolton keeper Crellin in the first half; played in a right-sided role
LUKE GAMBIN 7
Was always in the thick of the action in a central role and was slick on the ball
JEVANI BROWN 9
U’s man of the match. Took his goal very well and also provided assist for Eastman’s header
SUBSTITUTES
CALLUM HARRIOTT (for Poku, 67)
PARIS COWAN-HALL (for Senior, 76)
SAMMIE MCLEOD (for Gambin, 82)
U’s subs (not used): Sowunmi, Scarlett, Tovide, George.
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