Pools were excellent from start to finish at Hillsborough as they eased into the next round of the competition with a resounding 3-0 success over League One Sheffield Wednesday.
Sweeney made eight changes to the side who lost at Port Vale last week including midfielder Mark Shelton who opened the scoring.
Pools doubled their lead three minutes later through Jaden Brown’s own goal before another player handed a start, Will Goodwin, added a third midway through the second half.
Pools have struggled for goals in recent weeks and have equally struggled to keep them out at the other end but everything came together for Sweeney on his final night in the dugout before new manager Graeme Lee takes over.
And here is how the Pools players rated on an excellent night at Hillsborough.
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1. Jonathan Mitchell - 7
Made a good save to deny Corbeanu in the first half and Berahino in the second. Commanded his area well. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
2. Jamie Sterry - 8
Really mature performance back from suspension. Handled a tricky customer in Olamide Shodipo who was subbed at the break. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News) Photo: Will Matthews
3. Timi Odusina - 7
Excellent tracking back to deny Sylla Sow on the break in the first half. Coped with Berahino well. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Luke Hendrie - 7
Very assured display in the centre and mopped up well. Almost gifted Josh Windass a consolation. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid