Bromley 1-0 Hartlepool United RECAP: Unbeaten run comes to an end at Hayes Lane
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Jude Arthurs’ first half header was enough to secure victory for the play-off chasing Ravens and put a huge dint in Pools title hopes.
Dave Challinor’s side now sit fourth in the National League table and six points behind leaders Torquay United following a busy bank holiday schedule.
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LIVE: Bromley 1 (Arthurs 41’) Hartlepool United 0
Key Events
- Pools XI: Ravas; Ferguson, Odusina, Liddle, Sterry, Donaldson; Featherstone, Shelton, Holohan; Armstrong, Saunders
- Pools subs: Francis-Angol, White, Molyneux, Oates, Elliott
- Pools bookings: Featherstone (45), Liddle (78, 86)
- Pools sendings off: Liddle (86)
- Bromley XI: Cousins, Kizzi, Mitchell, Bush, Fox, Raymond, Bingham, Arthurs, Bridge, Williamson, Cheek
- Bromley subs: Holland, Coulson, Alabi, Trotter, Campbell
- Bromley bookings: Fox (17), Bingham (50)
- Referee: James Durkin
48: Good defending from Sterry
A good block from Sterry to deny Bridge and then head the danger clear for a corner.
Pools get the second half started!
Mark Shelton gets the ball rolling here for the second half. No changes at the break.
Half-time player ratings
Ravas - 6
Ferguson - 6
Odusina - 5
Liddle - 6
Sterry - 5
Donaldson - 6
Featherstone - 6
Shelton - 6
Holohan - 6
Armstrong - 6
Saunders - 6
Half-time verdict from Dominic Scurr
It’s been a difficult half for Pools so far as their 16 game unbeaten run is under threat as they trail at the break. They’ve only came from behind twice to win matches so far this season so they’ve got a big task to turn things around at Bromley.
The hosts deserve their lead at the break as Pools just look slightly off the pace having played just 48 hours earlier.
41: GOAL! Arthurs gives Bromley the lead
Frankie Raymond’s cross is headed in by Jude Arthurs from close range. Goal comes from the right while Donaldson is off the field. The Pools skipper returns to the field for the restart.