Pickford keeps Us at bay
Colchester and Bradford played out a 0-0 draw in a match of few chances at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.
The first half was a tight affair but the U's looked the most likely team to break the deadlock throughout the 90 minutes.
Bradford goalkeeper Jason Pickford saved Sanchez Watt's free-kick and then did well to palm away George Moncur's dipping volley.
Freddie Sears fired a shot straight at Pickford and then found the side-netting with an effort later in the half, where a midfield battle ensued.
Mark Yeates warmed the gloves of Colchester goalkeeper Sam Walker early in the second period.
But Moncur saw a shot flash wide and Sears' effort was cleared off the line by Bradford skipper Stephen Darby as the contest opened up.
Colchester continued to press as the clock ticked down and only Gary Liddle's perfectly-time challenge denied Watt from 10 yards.
Pickford foiled Sears' low effort at his near post, but Bradford defended well and the spoils were shared.
Source: PA
