COLCHESTER United saw off Leyton Orient 2-1, at the JobServe Community Stadium.
Jevani Brown's goals in each half proved enough to give the U's victory, despite Sam Ling's late goal for the O's.
The victory lifted Colchester up to seventh spot and into the play-off places.
The Gazette rates the U's players' performances, after they chalked up a fourth successive home league win.
DEAN GERKEN 7
U's keeper was well protected by his back four but showed safe hands when needed
MILES WELCH-HAYES 7
Defended well and enjoyed some enterprising attacking play, particularly in the first half. Booked.
TOM EASTMAN 8
Arguably the U's stalwart's best display of the season. Hardly put a foot wrong all afternoon
TOMMY SMITH 8
Made some timely blocks and interceptions when required and was vocal throughout
COHEN BRAMALL 7
Was effective in the air as well on the ground for the U's and returned to form after Marine game
NOAH CHILVERS 8
U's youngster oozed class throughout in a display that belied his tender years
HARRY PELL 8
An impressive performance by the U's skipper who battled hard for the cause
COURTNEY SENIOR 7
Had a hand in the U's second goal and looked lively throughout with his attacking play
MICHAEL FOLIVI 8
Supplied an excellent pass for Brown's opener and linked up well with the U's forward
KWAME POKU 8
Carried on where he left off against Southend with another exciting attacking display
JEVANI BROWN 8
U's man of the match. Took his goals extremely well and was twice denied by keeper Vigouroux
SUBSTITUTES
JOSH BOHUI (for Folivi, 83)
LUKE NORRIS (for Brown, 86)
PARIS COWAN-HALL (for Senior, 88)
Subs (not used): Sowunmi, Clampin, Marshall-Miranda, George.
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