Keith Curle’s side saw plenty of the ball, and created one or two half chances with Mohamad Sylla hitting the post and Josh Umerah going close, but would, ultimately, fall short.
Ryan Leak converted Elliott Watt’s corner midway through the first half before Ethan Galbraith sealed the points in stunning style deep into stoppage time to leave Pools bottom of the table.
And here is how Pools were rated:
5. David Ferguson - 6
Gave a better account of himself in the left centre-back role than at Harrogate. Some decent crosses into the box in the first half. Still some problems down his side in the second half when pushing forward. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
6. Clarke Oduor - 8
A big threat for Pools for most of the night. Had the beating of Galbraith and Eastham. Unfortunate not to get an assist to his name. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Mohamad Sylla - 5
Did well in the first half alongside Featherstone and linked well with Oduor at times. Within the width of the post of opening the scoring. Not as involved after the break. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Nicky Featherstone - 6
Put in some really inviting corners which might have yielded more from Lacey and Robinson. Some good tackles in midfield and kept Pools ticking. Another 87 minutes in the tank. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher