U's hold promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday (From Essex County Standard)
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U's hold promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday
4:54pm Saturday 14th April 2012 in Sport By Jonathan Waldron
On target - Ian Henderson scored Colchester United's opener in their 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.
Colchester United dented Sheffield Wednesday's hopes of automatic promotion with an impressive 1-1 draw this afternoon, in front of their biggest home crowd of the season.
Colchester took a third-minute lead when Ian Henderson poked home from close range, after Steven Gillespie had capitalised on Michail Antonio's mistake in the area.
Gary Madine and Chris Lines went close for the Owls after that and Nile Ranger missed a gilt-edged chance for the visitors when he sliced well wide in front of goal, following Antonio's driven pass.
Wednesday equalised seven minutes after half-time through Miguel Angel Llera, who bundled in from close range from Lines' free-kick into the area.
Both sides went in search of a winner after that and Jermaine Johnson curled a shot just wide for the visitors.
But Colchester were worth their point, in front of a bumper crowd of 6,643.
For a full match report, pictures and reaction to Colchester's game against Sheffield Wednesday, see Monday's Gazette.
Comments(5)
Sparkfilms
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7:59am Sun 15 Apr 12
Colchester did not have this option and despite some great threaded passes from Bond our attacking options were ( are ) very limited.
Magnus Okuonghae was impressive throughout and his partnership with Tom Eastman would seem to be the defensive anchor for next season ( all being well ).
Kem set a great example.
Gillespie showed flashes of high skill and movement.
A much slimmer squad beckons but new aquisitions are vital to give us a cutting edge.
Once again our squad has been numerically overloaded with too many players ( for differing reasons ) cast to the sidelines.
Wednesday were desperate for 3 points and this result may see them return to WHCS next season.
The great Owl's travelling support would be welcome here anytime.
crazy comments
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9:19am Sun 15 Apr 12
Surb
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10:12am Mon 16 Apr 12
Good result on saturday. Izzet suprised me, recently he has been playing poorly, but on saturday showed that he can actually play football. Good work.
Sparkfilms
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1:31pm Mon 16 Apr 12
Something else.
I thought Henderson very astute in his split second decision to punt the ball as there was no time for a back lift as he homed in on Gillespie's quite brilliant assist.
The goal was very much about skill and technique.
It was to be a rare opportunity.
It's a great shame Gillespie has suffered from so many injuries as he displays such an abundance of close skills - several reminded me of a certain Rodney Marsh, and although some of them did not quite come off, it is to his credit that he has shows individual expression - something that seems to have drifted from the modern game.
Boris says...
1:56am Sun 15 Apr 12
Good to see all those old U's players on the other side, none of them scoring against us.
Up the U's.