U's boost their promotion hopes

24 November 2009 22:52
Two goals in the space of five first-half minutes gave the U's victory at the Weston Homes Community Stadium and condemned the Hatters to their sixth successive league defeat.[LNB]Colchester were ahead in the 10th minute. Kevin Lisbie headed in his ninth goal of the season from close range after Anthony Wordsworth had played a one-two with David Fox from a corner and crossed.[LNB]The U's extended their lead five minutes later through Clive Platt, who followed up to score after Stockport goalkeeper Owain Fon Williams could only parry Kayode Odejayi's effort.[LNB]Colchester keeper Ben Williams tipped Paul Turnbull's 25-yard strike over and Peter Thompson hooked just wide for the visitors.[LNB]Hatters goalkeeper Fon Williams tipped over John-Joe O'Toole's stinging drive in the opening minutes of the second half and although Stockport threatened at times, they were unable to find a way back into the match.[LNB][LNB][LNB]

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