Lawson D’Ath put the hosts ahead inside the opening three minutes before Luke James responded quickly with a well taken equaliser with just six minutes on the clock.
James then turned provider as Gavan Holohan made it 2-1 before Nicke Kabamba and Gime Toure added gloss to the scoreline in the second half. It was a dream start for new manager Dave Challinor who will now prepare his side for another long journey to Ebbsfleet United on Saturday.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see our Pools writer Dominic Scurr’s player ratings from the game...
1. Ben Killip - 7
Might be disappointed with the opening goal but responded well with great save to deny Jimmy Smith with the score at 1-1. Didn't have an awful lot to do other than that in what proved to be a comfortable evening. Photo: Thomas Banks
2. Mark Kitching - 8
A decent threat down the left side with some teasing deliveries and was constantly urged to get forward by Challinor on the touchline. Faded slightly in the second half but a strong performance overall. Photo: Thomas Banks
3. Michael Raynes - 9
An utterly dominant display in the heart of defence and kept those alongside him right throughout the evening. Photo: Paul Paxford
4. Fraser Kerr - 8
Great ball forward for the second goal and unlucky not to score himself with a header. Photo: Mark Fletcher