With the game at the Eco-Power Stadium seemingly heading for a goalless draw, January signing Dan Dodds raced forward to meet a hopeful ball from Josh Umerah before hammering across goal and in off the post.
It sent over 1,000 Hartlepool supporters into raptures as Keith Curle’s side remain out of the bottom two.
And here is how Pools were rated in the late win over Doncaster:
9. Dan Kemp - 7
Really encouraging first half. Always wanted the ball and can see he has a bit about him. Some promising signs partnering Sterry and Dodds on the right. Good debut. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News ) Photo: Mark Fletcher
10. Oliver Finney - 6
Went close with a good anticipated run off of Jennings before looping over and wide. Found some decent areas but was a little wasteful at times. Only his 10th league appearance of the season. Went off with cramp. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News ) Photo: Mark Fletcher
11. Connor Jennings - 7
Grafted and grafted. Can see the experience he has in some of his clever flicked passes into the channels and runs off of defenders. Linked up with Umerah immediately when he came on which is promising. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News ) Photo: Mark Fletcher
12. Josh Umerah - 7
His arrival was needed as Doncaster were on top at that stage. Lifted supporters and was immediately involved. Full credit to him for being available after illness. Put the ball into a great area for Dodds’ winner. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News ) Photo: Mark Fletcher