Liam Kennedy's player ratings: Fraser Kerr's Hartlepool debut rated as two players earn 8s in thrilling Sutton draw

By Mark Donnelly
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 3rd Mar 2019, 07:42 GMT

Hartlepool United showed their fighting qualities as they earned a point at Sutton United - but which players stood out against the play-off chasers?

Having fallen 2-0 behind, Pools mounted a fightback with strikes from Mark Kitching and Luke James securing a well-deserved point. But who stood out for Craig Hignett's side at Gander Green Lane? Scroll down to see who shone - and struggled - for Pools, according to our man Liam Kennedy:

How did Hartlepool United's stars perform at Sutton United?placeholder image
How did Hartlepool United's stars perform at Sutton United?
One quite brilliant stop from Beautyman at 1-0 on a busy afternoon. Another from Deacon in the second... 8placeholder image
One quite brilliant stop from Beautyman at 1-0 on a busy afternoon. Another from Deacon in the second... 8
Looks good with the ball. Injury cut his afternoon short... 6placeholder image
Looks good with the ball. Injury cut his afternoon short... 6
A shaky debut. Happy with ball at feet but caught napping over the top... 5placeholder image
A shaky debut. Happy with ball at feet but caught napping over the top... 5
An unbelievable goal-saving challenge as Eastmond looked to tap home into an open goal... 7placeholder image
An unbelievable goal-saving challenge as Eastmond looked to tap home into an open goal... 7
Was targeted by the Sutton manager as a weak point but stood up to the challenge well... 6placeholder image
Was targeted by the Sutton manager as a weak point but stood up to the challenge well... 6
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