Story of the day: Eastleigh 1-1 Hartlepool United - Ben Killip saves a penalty as winless run stretches to five

It looked like being Hartlepool United’s day when Ben Killip saved a second half penalty to keep their lead intact, but it wasn’t to be.
Nicke Kabamba of Hartlepool United is challenged by Joe Partington of Eastleigh during the Vanarama National League match between Eastleigh and Hartlepool United at the Silverlake Stadium, Eastleigh on Saturday 28th September 2019. (Credit: Paul Paxford | Shutter Press)Nicke Kabamba of Hartlepool United is challenged by Joe Partington of Eastleigh during the Vanarama National League match between Eastleigh and Hartlepool United at the Silverlake Stadium, Eastleigh on Saturday 28th September 2019. (Credit: Paul Paxford | Shutter Press)
Nicke Kabamba of Hartlepool United is challenged by Joe Partington of Eastleigh during the Vanarama National League match between Eastleigh and Hartlepool United at the Silverlake Stadium, Eastleigh on Saturday 28th September 2019. (Credit: Paul Paxford | Shutter Press)

Gime Toure’s stunning opener put Pools in the driving seat before Eastleigh started to push and apply the pressure as the game wore on.

A penalty gave the Spitfires a golden chance to equalise as Aaron Cunningham was penalised for a foul. The resulting spot kick was wonderfully saved by Ben Killip.

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But soon after captain Danny Hollands headed in for a corner to ensure the spoils were shared and stretch Pools winless run to five.

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