An Aaron Drinan hat-trick along with goals from Harry Smith and Tom James saw Orient secure a 5-0 victory at Brisbane Road as Pools’ recent turn in form came crashing back down to earth in brutal fashion.
673 Poolies made the journey to East London but went home disappointed as the side dropped to 10th in the League Two table, still level on points with the play-offs.
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5. Luke Hendrie - 3
His distribution was okay but was one of several defensively questionable displays. Photo: HUFC/Alex Chandy
6. Reagan Ogle - 5
Got stuck in and showed plenty of energy in the early stages but failed to really make an impact as Orient kept Pools at arms length. Photo: Will Matthews
7. Nicky Featherstone - 3
An uncharacteristic misplaced pass ultimately cost Pools a goal in the first half and the side spent the rest of the match on the back foot. Booked. Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Gavan Holohan - 4
Was wasteful in possession but kept going until the end. Booked Photo: Mark Fletcher