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Cambridge's first League Two victory in six matches was overshadowed after a small number of spectators booed as the players took the knee before kick-off.

A Paul Mullin double helped Cambridge climb above opponents Colchester, who pulled a goal back through Michael Folivi's second-half penalty, and into the play-off places after the 2-1 win.

However, when players from both teams took the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement for the first time at the Abbey Stadium this season, boos were clearly audible, with fellow spectators quickly responding by applauding before the contest got under way.

After Jack Iredale's overhit cross clipped the top of the crossbar, Colchester goalkeeper Dean Gerken ensured his team went in level at half-time.

He tipped Idris El Mizouni's free-kick over just before the break and, from the resulting corner, made a superb save to keep out Harry Darling's header.

Gerken was left helpless when Cambridge broke the deadlock in the 50th minute when Luke Hannant's free-kick was headed home by Mullin.

Mullin's second of the night, his 18th goal of the season, came 15 minutes later as he tapped in an effort from strike partner Harvey Knibbs which was heading wide.

The visitors reduced the deficit only three minutes after as substitute Folivi converted from the penalty spot after he had been fouled by Darling.

Match report supplied by PA Media.