Chiwome hat trick powers Colchester U21 past QPR U21
MALDON, England (Interstat) — Leon Chiwome scored three goals and Kaion Lisbie added two as Colchester U21 defeated QPR U21 5-1 on Tuesday at Wallace Binder Stadium. Chiwome opened the scoring in the 16th minute and struck again in the 37th and 52nd. Lisbie found the net in the 39th and 70th as Colchester built a commanding lead. Gabriel Oluwabusola scored QPR U21’s lone goal in the 89th minute. Colchester U21 improved to 2-2 in the competition and 2-2 across all competitions. QPR U21 dropped to 1-4-1 in the competition and 2-6-1 overall. Chiwome was Colchester U21’s top performer, while Lisbie and Oluwabusola also delivered notable efforts. Colchester controlled the match for long stretches and capitalized on its chances before QPR U21 found a late consolation goal. The result marked Colchester U21’s second win in the competition and QPR U21’s fourth loss. Colchester U21 will look to build on the performance, while QPR U21 will seek a response in its next match.