City dug in to earn a point in a 0-0 draw at Colchester United last night.
Here is T&A reporter Simon Parker's overview of proceedings.
MAN OF THE MATCH
Chris Taylor got stuck in on his midfield recall and came so close to providing a spectacular late winner when he hit the bar.
MOMENT OF THE MATCH
Taylor’s thunderous half-volley rocked the woodwork with Colchester keeper Dean Gerken well beaten.
MOAN OF THE MATCH
City only mustered one shot on target and didn’t make the most of crossing opportunities again.
TACTICS
City made five changes from Saturday as Gary Bowyer reverted to more of a 4-4-2. Dylan Connolly, Chris Taylor and Jake Reeves all returned in midfield, Adam Henley was recalled at left back and Shay McCartan filled the attacking hole left by James Vaughan’s suspension.
REFEREE: Trevor Kettle (Rutland)
BOOKINGS: Harriott, Clampin (Colchester); McCartan, Mellor (City)
ATTENDANCE: 3,022
SHOTS ON TARGET: Colchester 2, City 1
SHOTS OFF TARGET: Colchester 16, City 7
CORNERS: Colchester 4, City 2
FOULS COMMITTED: Colchester 14, City 11
PLAYER RATINGS
COLCHESTER: Gerken 6, Jackson 6, Prosser 7, Eastman 7, Clampin 7, Pell 8, Eastman 6, Harriott 7 (Gamblin 84min), Poku 6, Nouble 6 (Senior 48min, 7), Robinson 6 (Norris 84min). Subs (not used): Lapslie, Sowunmi, Stevenson, Ross.
CITY: McGee 7, Mellor 6, A O’Connor 7, Richards-Everton 7, Henley 6, Connolly 6, Reeves 7, Taylor 8, Wood 6, McCartan 6 (Pritchard 78min), Doyle 6. Subs (not used): Oteh, Akpan, P O’Connor, Cooke, Devitt, Sykes-Kenworthy.
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