Owura Edwards scores as Colchester stun Tranmere with historic win
Colchester United secured a historic 3-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park, with English-Ghanaian winger Owura Edwards capping off the win with a stunning solo goal.Lyle Taylor gave the Uâs an early lead, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Jack Payne was brought down in the box. The striker doubled his tally before halftime, finishing off a well-orchestrated move involving Edwards, Ellis Iandolo, and Teddy Bishop.Tranmere Rovers fought back just after the restart, with substitute Kristian Dennis pulling one back after Omari Patrickâs quick turn and cross. The hosts pressed for an equalizer, but Colchester remained resilient.Then, in the 65th minute, Edwards delivered the final blow. Sprinting onto Iandoloâs long ball, he danced past Lee OâConnor before rifling a shot into the far post, sealing Colchesterâs first win at Tranmere in 17 years.The Uâs move up to thirteenth in League Two and now prepare to host leaders Walsall at the JobServe Community Stadium next weekend.
Colchester United secured a historic 3-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park, with English-Ghanaian winger Owura Edwards capping off the win with a stunning solo goal.Lyle Taylor gave the Us an early lead, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Jack Payne was brought down in the box. The striker doubled his tally before halftime, finishing off a well-orchestrated move involving Edwards, Ellis Iandolo, and Teddy Bishop.Tranmere Rovers fought back just after the restart, with substitute Kristian Dennis pulling one back after Omari Patricks quick turn and cross. The hosts pressed for an equalizer, but Colchester remained resilient.Then, in the 65th minute, Edwards delivered the final blow. Sprinting onto Iandolos long ball, he danced past Lee OConnor before rifling a shot into the far post, sealing Colchesters first win at Tranmere in 17 years.The Us move up to thirteenth in League Two and now prepare to host leaders Walsall at the JobServe Community Stadium next weekend.
