Pools were the better side for large parts of the game until a controversial decision to award Eastleigh a penalty with 13 minutes of normal time remaining tipped the balance in favour of the hosts.
Nevertheless Pools held firm thanks to some goalkeeping heroics and some help from the woodwork – here’s how our matchday reporter rated each players’ performance.
13. Louis Stephenson: n/a
Played the last five minutes of normal time as well as the seven that were added as a makeshift right-winger and was energetic and lively enough. Photo: Mark Fletcher
14. Chay Cooper: n/a
His late cameo reminded supporters that he is indeed still a Pools player after speculation that he had returned to parent club Colchester. Photo: Mark Fletcher
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