Hartlepool United 4-0 Carlisle United - player ratings and report as Nicke Kabamba nets a hat-trick

Hartlepool United beat Carlisle United 4-0 in a behind closed doors friendly at Victoria Park on Tuesday afternoon.
Nicke Kabamba scores his and Hartlepool United's first against Carlisle United. (photo: Frank Reid).Nicke Kabamba scores his and Hartlepool United's first against Carlisle United. (photo: Frank Reid).
Nicke Kabamba scores his and Hartlepool United's first against Carlisle United. (photo: Frank Reid).

A first half hat-trick from Nicke Kabamba put Pools in a commanding position at the break against a lacklustre Carlisle side.

The second half saw few chances for either sides until the closing stages when Gavan Holohan charged forward from right wing-back to collect the ball and stroke it into the left corner of the goal.

Carlisle rarely threatened but Middlesbrough loanee Zach Hemming dealt with what little came his way comfortably.

See how the afternoon’s action unfolded by scrolling down through our live blog...