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Colchester United 3 - 3 Chelmsford City

Both teams started with a quick pace but it was Colchester who struck early and scored. City fought back and the passing combination of Wells, Brown and Jolly who's shot was caught by the keeper. City's persistence and hard work paid off with Brown striking the ball outside the box firing the ball into the back of the net 1-1. City's Brownlie was brought down and Nelson stepped up for a very well taken free kick that was just wide. Colchester continued their fast playing one touch football and see a great shot go just wide. The City defence and midfield worked hard to send the ball up to the hard working Jolly and as the Colchester keeper come out Jolly coolly chipped the ball over the keepers head 2-1 City. City had further efforts from Jolly and Alder who's shots were just wide. Taylor took City's corner and Brown's header was just caught by the keeper. Just before half time Brownlie was brought down and a Nelson free kick into the box and Brown again headed the ball over.

The second half and Wheelers shot was just wide. Colchester attacked again and Topper was on hand to deny Colchester a goal. City attacked and a Brown and Jolly link up in front of the goal was dealt with as the Colchester keeper was quick of her mark to again deny Jolly. Colchester attacked again and another very well taken shot rattled the City goal 2-2. City were awarded a corner and Wheeler followed up a Brown header and her shot was just over the bar. Britton sent a well placed header to Davis who's shot soared over the top of the goal. Colchester counter attacked and scored another to put them in the lead. A quick Britton throw to Wheate who sent a long ball to Jolly who headed a perfectly placed ball into the net 3-3. City stepped up a gear and the hard working Colchester were just starting to tire. City's Brown earnt a free kick and Davis's shot was caught by the keeper. Colchester had a fantastic attacking spell and Parker's saves spared City's blushes. City were awarded a free kick which Wheate stepped up to take, and from 25 yards out a promising free kick was just wide. Colchester attacked and again hitting the bar and they followed up, but City's Pom Parker's double saves again denied the away team victory. Result 3-3.

City: Topper, Parker, Taylor, Bell, Wheate, Nelson, Vernon, Britton, Wells, Wheeler, Alder, Brownlie, Davis, Pavett, Jolly, Brown. Pom Parker

A fantastic game to finish City's pre season and put us in good stead for the League. Colchester played excellent quick one touch football, and both teams worked hard. Our new signings have settled in with ease and the whole team has gelled together.