Rovers secured victory in the first half with goals from Jordan Moore-Taylor, Jamille Matt and Matthew Stevens put them 3-0 up at the break.
Nicky Featherstone pulled a consolation goal back from the penalty spot with 10-minutes remaining before Jamie Sterry was shown a straight red card late on.
Scroll down and click through the pages to reveal the Pools player ratings…
Scroll down and click through the pages to reveal the Pools player ratings…
13. Fela Olomola - 5
On for Mark Cullen: Had a few decent touches but they all came outside of the penalty area. Didn't pose much of an attacking threat when Pools needed one. Photo: Mark Fletcher
14. Joe Grey - n/a
On for Daly 79: Made an instant impact winning a penalty seconds after coming on. Photo: Will Matthews
4 / 4