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.