John Askey remains unbeaten in eight games as Hartlepool manager after Nicky Featherstone scored early in the second half to cancel out Danny Rose’s header.
Both sides lay claim to a winner in the closing stages with neither able to take their opportunities as the points were shared at the Suit Direct Stadium.
It’s a result which moves Pools out of the bottom two with five games to play.
And here’s how they fared:
9. Dan Kemp - 6
Another who found it a little difficult to make the kind of impact he would like. Lost possession a few times in the first half particularly but was given little help from the referee. Improved in the second half. Measured ball into Featherstone for the goal. Set pieces caused problems. (Photo: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver
10. Connor Jennings - 7
Another good shift and was, again, called upon defensively when helping out Dodds on occasion. Still busting a gut to get into the box in stoppage time. Excellent back heel into Finney who might have done better. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
11. Josh Umerah - 7
Didn’t get much of a sniff in the first half but showed what he is about in the second. Great persistence to hassle the Stevenage defence for the opening goal. Unfortunate when seeing an effort blocked on the line before Murray’s miss. His desire created the game winning opportunity for Finney. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
12. Mohamad Sylla - 7
Received a good reception when coming on and, in the second half, put in a ‘typical Mo’ performance according to Antony Sweeney. Some good driving runs and winning back of possession. Did well. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher