Pools were second best throughout as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in South Wales.
Omar Bogle opened the scoring against his former club when turning in from inside the penalty area before Mickey Demetriou added a second on half-time.
It’s a result which drops Hartlepool back into the bottom two with just four games remaining.
And here is how they fared at Rodney Parade:
13. Wes McDonald - 6
Came on just after the hour but unable to really get things going as much as we have seen lately. Pools were out of sorts and it was a difficult task for him. Picked up one or two decent areas. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
14. Oliver Finney - 6
Like McDonald it was a challenging game to come into. One decent exchange between the two which saw him float a teasing cross out. Might have done better with a late header in front of Day. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
15. Tom Crawford - 6
Part of a double change in the final 15 minutes but a difficult situation to come into by that stage. Perhaps allowed Pools to finish a little better in the game in midfield. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
16. Jack Hamilton - 6
Back in the squad following a recent injury. Went close to turning in at the near post from Dodds’ cross. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver