MK Dons loan star Dan Kemp produced a stunning free kick to give Keith Curle’s side hope at the Cherry Red Records Stadium after goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Diallang Jaiyesimi had given the home side a commanding lead.
Kemp curled in expertly from distance before the 24-year-old popped up again in the sixth minute of added time when heading in from David Ferguson’s cross.
And here is how Pools were rated in their dramatic draw:

. Dan Kemp of Hartlepool United celebrates after scoring during the Sky Bet League 2 match between AFC Wimbledon and Hartlepool United at Plough Lane, Wimbledon on Saturday 18th February 2023. (Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi | MI News)
Dan Kemp rescued a late point for Hartlepool United against AFC Wimbledon. (Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi | MI News) Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi

. Jakub Stolarczyk - 6
Made a decent save to deny Little in the first half and another from him in the second half. Needs to do better with Chislett’s strike when parrying into the path of Jaiyesimi for Wimbledon’s second. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News ) Photo: Mark Fletcher

. Dan Dodds - 6
Struggled a little defensively in the first half with Chislett and Brown on the left. Showed his strengths going forward in the second half including one excellent driving run at 2-1. (Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi | MI News) Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi

. Taylor Foran - 7
Only his second league start and despite conceding twice he did well. Some key headers and clearances. Went close with a header late on. Had one scuffed clearance in the first half but held his own. (Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi | MI News) Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi

. Peter Hartley - 6
Looked steady on his return to the side from injury but allowed Al-Hamadi to drift in-between him and Pruti for the opener. (Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi | MI News) Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi

. Edon Pruti - 5
Struggled a little before being subbed at half-time. Lacked composure in some of his clearances which invited pressure. Lost Al-Hamadi for the opener. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News ) Photo: Mark Fletcher

13. Oliver Finney - 6
Replaced Sylla at 2-1 to add to the final third and he made an impact with some good third man runs. Unlucky not to get a shot away at one stage when the ball went through to Tzanev. (Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi | MI News) Photo: Federico Guerra Maranesi

14. Brendan Kiernan - NA
Came on in the closing stages as a final roll of the dice for Keith Curle in getting bodies forward. Played a part in the equaliser in finding Ferguson. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher

15. Mouhamed Niang - NA
Replaced Featherstone deep in stoppage time. (Credit: Tom West | MI News) Photo: Tom West