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Substitute Tom Eastman scored a late winner as 10-man Colchester beat Barrow in a thrilling League Two match at Holker Street.

Barrow took a 25th-minute lead when Jordan Stevens netted, after Colchester skipper Tommy Smith's attempted backpass fell short.

But Colchester equalised 10 minutes later when Alan Judge tapped in from close range from Freddie Sears' low cross.

And the U's went ahead three minutes later when Sears lifted a shot into the net, after the hosts conceded possession near their own box.

Colchester were reduced to 10 men in the 68th minute when defender Luke Chambers picked up a second yellow card for a foul on Offrande Zanzala.

And the Bluebirds equalised in the 76th minute through Ollie Banks, who scored from the penalty spot after Luke Hannant had fouled Stevens in the box.

But substitute Eastman netted a superb header past goalkeeper Paul Farman from Charlie Daniels' corner with 10 minutes remaining to restore the visitors' lead.

Barrow's James Jones was dismissed for two bookings in quick succession in the closing stages, as the U's extended their unbeaten run to move up to eighth, a point ahead of their opponents.

Match report supplied by PA Media.