Ipswich Town U23 1 Colchester United U23 1 Emyr Huws made his first appearance in an Ipswich shirt this season as Town’s under 23’s were held to a 1-1 draw with Colchester United at Playford Road this afternoon, writes Kieren Standley.
Huws, who had been recovering from a serious Achilles injury suffered in pre-season, completed the full 90 minutes for Gerard Nash’s side.
Town’s first chance of the game came through great link up play between the front three. Ben Morris played Monty Patterson down the right channel and his cutback found Ben Folami, who turned and shot wide.
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Town were fortunate not to be behind just before half time. Colchester striker Eoin McKeown found himself one on one after a mistake from George Fowler but with just Crowe to beat, his shot cannoned off the post.
In an even first half with few chances, the returning Huws showed no signs of rustiness and put in a tidy performance in a slightly deeper role than he may have been used to.
Six minutes after the restart and Town took the lead. Patterson raced on to a Folami through ball and drilled his shot past Wilks to make it 1-0 to the Blues.
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Mick McCarthy will be delighted to see Huws complete his first 90 minutes in almost six months, having already suggested he may be available for selection for this Saturday’s game against Preston North End at Portman Road.
His match fitness will come into question but on today’s showing, he would be worthy of a place on the bench, providing a huge boost for the Blues.
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