Pools fell behind when Luke Armstrong gave the hosts the lead midway through the first half before Luke Molyneux, celebrating his 100th appearance for the club, scored a special equaliser from 25 yards.
Pools would take the lead in the second half when fullback David Ferguson drilled home a low effort from the edge of the area as Graeme Lee’s side got back to winning ways.
And here is how Pools rated at Harrogate.
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1. Nicholas Bilokapic - 7
Calm and composed first half and made a big save early in the second. Few shaky moments with distribution but a solid home debut from the teenager all told. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
2. Jamie Sterry - 6
Did ok. Was a decent threat in the first half. Exposed once or twice in the second half as Port Vale doubled up before being forced off with injury. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Neill Byrne - 6
Key block in the first half to deny Wilson. Booked in the second. (Credit: Mark Fletcher) Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Gary Liddle - 8
One sloppy pass in the first half not enough to take away from what was an excellent display. Headed and blocked anything that came his way. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News) Photo: Will Matthews