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:
13. Matt Dolan - NA
Came on for the final 10 or so in place of Finney to try and maintain possession in midfield. One or two giveaways but was okay. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
14. Brendan Kiernan - NA
Put himself about in the closing stages when coming on for Sterry. Gave Doncaster something to think about. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) Photo: Joe Portlock
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