Pools had it all to do when former Hartlepool midfielder Gavan Holohan put the Mariners in front with a stunning goal inside 10 minutes. It led to a subdued Suit Direct Stadium with Keith Curle’s side looking at a fifth straight defeat in the league.
But the home side would stage a remarkable fightback in the final quarter of the game with Alex Lacey and Josh Umerah scoring within four minutes of one another to turn the game on its head.
Lacey got on the end of David Ferguson’s cross from the right to power a header beyond Max Crocombe in the visitors goal before Ferguson again swept in a delightful cross from the left which Umerah glanced towards goal along with Grimsby defender Niall Maher.
And here is how Pools were rated as they climbed off the bottom of the table.
9. Callum Cooke - 7
Steadily improving in recent weeks. Gave away possession cheaply once in the first half which was a let off but otherwise did quite well. Brought a good save from Crocombe. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
10. Wes McDonald - 6
Flattered to deceive at times in the first half as he drifted away from his starting position out wide. Was a little bit lost. Decent free-kick which brought a good save before improving like others with change of system after the break. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver
11. Josh Umerah - 7
Another typical Umerah performance up against a unit in Waterfall. Will claim the winner with the deftest of touches to hand Pools a priceless win. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
12. Theo Robinson - NA
Came on for the final 15 minutes in place of Featherstone as Curle threw caution to the wind a little. Helped cause some trouble in the Grimsby back line. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher