Hartlepool United beat Leeds United Under-21s in the National League Cup.

Terry Bondo scored twice as Hartlepool United beat Leeds United Under-21s 3-1 at Victoria Park in the National League Cup.

Summer signing Bondo opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th minute, fellow summer signing Chris Popov adding a second three minutes later. Pools extended their lead in the 70th minute, 19-year-old forward Bondo bagging his second of the night. Leeds scored a consolation but Pools managed to secure their first win of the group stage, to leave them bottom with three points.

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Heading into the game, Pools head coach Pete Wild made nine changes with captain Jack Hunter returning to lead the side, there was also a return for defender Neo Eccleston, who is available for the competition despite currently being on a 3-game ban in the National League. Meanwhile, Liam Gibson also featured after his return from a hamstring injury. Competition rules state National League clubs must start four players who either started the last National League game - or will start the next.

Pools’ previous National League Cup games saw defeats to Middlesbrough U21s (club record 10-0 loss), Everton U21s (0-1) and Newcastle United U21s (1-2).

Pools: Fisher, Hunter (C), Hugill, Eccleston, Penman, Nolan, Popov, Penprase, Gibson, Bondo, Lavelle.

Subs: Merrick, Kouogun, Gilbraith, Clark, C. Smith, Ilunga, Foreman.