Video PUBLISHED: 17:34 10 November 2018 Carl Marston U’s keeper Rene Gilmartin down with a leg injury and is eventually substituted during the first half at Accrington Stanley this afternoon. Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL 2018 Colchester United Football Club Colchester United boss, John McGreal, was “proud” of his side’s display despite bowing out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 defeat at League One hosts Accrington Stanley this afternoon. It was not a good day for the Essex visitors, in terms of the result and a couple of injuries – they also picked up injuries to defender Tom Eastman and keeper Rene Gilmartin. The U’s had enjoyed the better of the first half-hour, but they found themselves trailing to Dan Barlaser’s deflected shot in the 35th minute, and could not fashion an equaliser during what was a frustrating afternoon. “I think the injuries took the wind out of our sails,” rued McGreal. “It all went against us in the first half, but I thought we started really well and we had the chances to score a couple of goals in the first 20 or 25 minutes. – Match report of U’s defeat at Accrington “We managed to play through them (Accrington), but did not take our early opportunities, which is unusual for us. “Their goal took a big deflection (off Harry Pell), otherwise I think Dillon (Barnes) had it covered. “We had to roll up our sleeves in the second half, which we did, and that’s why I am proud of… [Read full story]
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