U’s bloom late to bag Matt first victory

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By John Lyons

TUSSLE: Barrow were edged out by Man United U21s

MATT Bloomfield earned his first win as an EFL manager as Colchester staged a stunning late fightback to beat Charlton on Tuesday night.
Albie Morgan’s 17th-minute goal gave the visiting Addicks a halftime lead and they could have extended their lead. However, Jack Payne was denied from the penalty spot by Sam Hornby with 15 minutes to go.
Tom Eastman levelled in the 86th minute before sub John Akinde raced down the right and coolly slotted home the winner in injury-time. It lifted Colchester to top sp...

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