Hartlepool United 1 Plymouth Argyle 1: Match ratings, Walker/ Harrison are stars
Pools (4-1-4-1)
Joe Fryer: A couple of good early saves to keep Plymouth at bay set up an excellent debut. No chance with goal. 7
Kenton Richardson: It appeared bleak when skinned early on but after that looked the part. Very composed. 7
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Hide AdBrad Walker: First start at centre-half but seems a natural there. Named man of the match and hard to disagree. 8
Scott Harrison: Looks more and more like the old Scotty, absolutely relished the task. 8
Sean Kavanagh: A little like Richardson, he got 'done' early doors but thereafter did very well against the dangerous Jake Jervis. 7
Nicky Featherstone: Didn't put a foot wrong in the centre, always available. 7
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Hide AdRhys Oates: First league goal of the season and not a bad game to get it in. Largely on right where he gave his customary shift. 7
Michael Woods: Continued where he left off at Luton, terrific energy, forever trying to take Pools forward. 7
Lewis Alessandra: He too carried on from Kenilworth Road, bright on ball, much more like it from the ex-PIlgrim. 7
Nathan Thomas: Largely on the left but gained an assist when he was on the right side. Would be great to see him getting at defenders more. 7
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Hide AdPadraig Amond: Didn't get a sight at the away goal but still made his contribution, doing loads of chasing down. 7
SUBS
Andrew Nelson (for Thomas 84): Unlucky to come off injured just minutes after going on. N/A
Lewis Hawkins (for Nelson 88): Aided Pools in a good stoppage time rally. N/A
Unused Subs: Bartlett, Martin, Hawkes, Smith
Goal: Oates 27
Booked: Harrison 54
Plymouth (4-2-3-1): McCormick, Threlkeld, Sokolik, Bradley, Sawyer, Songo'o (Donaldson 71), Fox, Jervis (Spencer 60), Carey (Blissett 84), Kennedy, Taylor
Unused Subs: Dorel, Tanner, Bulvitis, Slew
Goal: Kennedy 76
Booked: Threlkeld 29, Taylor 66, Fox 68
Referee: Andy Haines (Sunderland). Got the main decisions/ cards right. 6
Attendance: 3,684 (away 426)