Hartlepool United player ratings from impressive 1-0 FA Cup second round victory over Exeter City to set up third round tie at Oxford United
An extra time winner from Josh Hawkes saw Hartlepool united reach round three of this season’s FA Cup and book a trip to League One side Oxford United in the process.
By Dominic Scurr
Published 11th Dec 2019, 06:00 BST
Updated 11th Dec 2019, 10:08 BST
It was in truth a scrappy game with neither side frequently testing their opposite goalkeeper but Hawkes’ brilliant dinked finish into the top left hand corner was a moment of magic and was good enough to see the home side edge out their Football League opposition.
Exeter were reduced to 10-men late on as Jack Sparkes was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Gime Toure.
The win sees Pools face Oxford United away in the third round in the new year.
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The win sees Pools face Oxford United away in the third round in the new year.
9. Ryan Donaldson - 6
Became more involved in the game after the break without really troubling the Exeter defence. Photo: Paul Paxford
Touch was off all evening and wasted a glorious chance in second half firing over when clear in the area. However did play an instrumental role in the build up to the Hawkes goal. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
Almost made an instant impact after coming on but had shot deflected over and headed just wide. Generally made nuisance of himself for the defenders and showed good attacking intent. Photo: Mark Fletcher