Colchester United 2 Hartlepool United 1: Match ratings/ statistics
POOLS
Joe Fryer: Looking the part more and more as the weeks go on, some very good saves and good box presence. One spectacular throw to Donnelly showed his distribution skills. 7
Kenton Richardson: Overcame a bit of an uncertain start and got stronger and more confident as game went on. 6
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Hide AdBrad Walker: One mistake aside when he allowed Bren Dickenson a chance, he was excellent again. 7
Scott Harrison: Showing some of his best form in a Pools shirt, commanding with a big C. MOTM. 7
Liam Donnelly: Produced some outstanding defensive work in the Pools box, what a shame he was at fault for the crucial second goal. 6
Nicky Featherstone: Made Pools tick in the middle and did some great play in both halves of the field. 7
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Hide AdMichael Woods: Some really positive play from the midfielder, regularly making forward thrusts. Had assist for goal. 7
Lewis Alessandra: Got himself into some good positions but final touch or shot was not as good as the approach play. 6
Rhys Oates: Put in the hard yards and did some excellent defensive work, the time he cleared ball AND man from a first-half corner in front of the away support was worth the admission money. 6
Padraig Amond: Headed wide from a Thomas cross and produced a lot of running, deserved a goal for his efforts. 7
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Hide AdNathan Thomas: Like Alessandra, his final application, whether a shot or cross did not match the preceding play. But finished his goal well and is looking more threatening. 7
Subs:
Lewis Hawkins (for Alessandra 79): Put himself about as he tries to earn a return to starting XI. N/A
Louis Rooney (for Oates 79): Looked good and, like Hawkins, is pushing for a starting role. N/A
Unused Subs: Ben Dudzinski, James Martin, Josh Hawkes, Connor Smith
Goal: Thomas 82
Booked: Woods 57, Donnelly 78
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Hide AdColchester: Walker, James, Elokobi, Briggs, Brindley (Wright 70), Lapslie, Murray, Garvan, Dickenson, Porter (Fosu 80), Guthrie (Pyke 90)
Unused Subs: Vincent-Young, Wynter, Barnes, Edge
Goals: Guthrie 63, Porter (pen) 78
Booked: Dickenson 29, Wright 85
Referee: Ben Toner
Attendance: 3,357 (away 167)