Huddersfield Town 2, Colchester United 0

Feb 13 2006 by Mel Booth, The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

While Town were overpowered in midfield for long spells, Worthington came up with two goal-saving tackles against Mark Yeates in the first half and Neil Danns late on, and Michael Collins rose to the challenge with some excellent raking passes to stretch play in the last quarter.

By then, Town were two ahead thanks to David Graham's quality one-on-one finish to an Andy Booth ball through, his third goal in as many games since signing on loan and a perfect example of why Jackson brought him to the club.

How often have Town been similarly punished in the past? Over 13,000 fans enjoyed the boot being on the other foot for a change, especially as the first half was such a struggle.

Town didn't help themselves by failing to keep hold of the ball, but Colchester were mightily assured in every phase of the game and, after Chris Iwelumo's drive in only the second minute had bounced clear before Phil Senior could blink, they had goals wiped out for Iwelumo and Richard Garcia which could easily have stood.

Worthington's goal brought a few minutes of relief, but Senior had to save from Garcia on the break with Town's midfielders trailing badly, while Spurs loan man Yeates missed the target three times when he ought to have done better.

Chris Brandon drilled a super shot inches wide as the half drew to a close, but Colchester again looked to be getting on top when Graham chased a through ball from the excellent David Mirfin and Richards was forced into an awkward-looking challenge.

A straight red card appeared harsh, but Town - despite some poor crosses - took advantage.

Graham's goal sealed it, but there was still time for Greg Halford to hit a post and for Nathan Clarke to mastermind some hurried defending.

A clean sheet and a win doesn't really tell half the story!