Colchester 1, Huddersfield Town 1

Sep 26 2005 By Mel Booth, The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Man of the Match: Paul Rachubka

DESERTED by his teammates on several occasions, especially in the first half, he responded with outstanding work. Several saves were top drawer and he also kicked well

How they rated:

Paul Rachubka Made fantastic early saves to deny Yeates and Williams to keep Town in the game and did little wrong all match Rating: 9/10

Andy Holdsworth Supplied a couple of decent crosses which Booth couldn't convert. Troubled early on by the pace of Yeates Rating: 6/10

Danny Adams Uncharacteristically fluffed a couple of very good crossing chances but, later, played his part in solid build-ups Rating: 6/10

Tom Clarke Back after ban in place of John McCombe and, after a shaky start, he made some excellent clearances and blocks Rating: 7/10

Nathan Clarke Took half an hour to find his feet and then looked sound. Pushed forward well at times and his throws were useful Rating: 6/10

Danny Schofield Not one of his better days. Didn't get into the game first half. Sent in the corner for Booth's excellent last chance Rating: 5/10

Jon Worthington Had running battles with several of the home midfielders after being booked for a crunching challenge on Yeates Rating: 6/10

Tony Carss Tried his best to get on the ball first half. More prominent in the second with a shot on target and pass to create the goal Rating: 6/10

Chris Brandon Frustrating day. Had little joy trying to help cover Yeates in the first half and had a late shot ruled out for offside Rating: 5/10

Andy Booth Had three headers go close. The last he would score nine times out of 10. Grafted hard at both ends of the pitch Rating: 7/10

Pawel Abbott His best work was a cross for Tony Carss to head over on 21 mins. Not a game he will care to remember this term Rating: 5/10

Verdict on the ref: GOT about the pitch well, but Hertfordshire official Michael Russell appeared too picky on minor things while letting some serious stuff pass him by - and that annoyed both teams.

Inconsistent because he seemed lenient on players he had already booked, with Yeates and Town's Worthington perhaps the most grateful for that.

Colchester: Davison; White (Stockley 73), Chilvers, Richards (Baldwin 87), Elokobi; Halford, Watson, Izzet, Yeates (Garcia 80); Iwelumo, Williams.

Subs not used: Gerken, Guy.