Here are 10 things we learned as Hartlepool United were dumped out of the FA Trophy following a penalty shootout defeat to cup specialists Tamworth. What did you make of the performance?
9. Pools well off the mark with penalties
Penalties are, relatively speaking, a lottery. However, Pools didn't give themselves much of a chance after missing all three of their spot-kicks. Mani Dieseruvwe and Kazenga LuaLua at least found the target, while Gary Madine's miserable effort sailed well over the crossbar. Dieseruvwe was put in a difficult position after coming on in the fifth and final minute of added time with the sole purpose of taking a penalty and might have benefited from being introduced five or 10 minutes earlier to allow him to get a feel for the game. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Full focus now on National League campaign
It's unlikely Pools will have shed too many tears following their Trophy exit. While the competition provides a realistic route to Wembley, Lennie Lawrence and his side will be hoping to end up in the capital via the play-offs. Progression would have meant a tough trip to Sutton either side of important National League games against promotion-chasing Oldham and Barnet. Pools, who are just two points outside the play-offs, can now direct all their attention towards their pursuit of the top seven. Photo: Frank Reid