Skipper Antoni Sarcevic's cross beat goalkeeper Adam Bartlett but Amari'i Bell was unable to connect as he arrived at the back post.Bartlett kept the scores level just before the half-time whistle, charging out of his box to head the ball out of the path of Jimmy Ryan following a lightning break.Pools proved in the first half to have a potent threat and grabbed the lead just before the hour
Danny Andrew's obstruction was a soft way to yield a set piece and Jake Carroll's rifled cross was nodded home at the back post by Paynter.Scott Fenwick nearly made it two after a pinpoint pass from Bingham undid the hosts but Chris Maxwell flew out to block and pounce on the loose ball.Sub David Ball very nearly levelled, denied twice from point-blank range by the unbeatable Bartlett as the visitors dug in.And Bobby Grant rattled the woodwork from a free-kick in added time but ultimately there was no way back for the League One side
Source : PA
Source: PA