Ozzy Zanzala got Barrow off to a perfect start before Tyler Burey drew Pools level in the first half. Josh Gordon then saw the hosts retake the lead in the second half before debutant Will Goodwin made it 2-2.
Barrow then scored their crucial third goal with substitute Dimitri Sea finding the net to secure the three points.
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5. Timi Odusina - 5
Keen to break out from defence but two of the goals came down his side. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
6. Jamie Sterry - 7
Once again posed a threat from out wide and played a key role in Pools’ opening goal. Photo: Will Matthews
7. Nicky Featherstone - 5
Not given the time and space he was in the National League. Marked out of the game at times but was still able to pick out a few good passes. Almost scored a stunning equaliser in stoppage time. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
8. Mark Shelton - 7
Plenty of energy in the middle of the park. Did brilliantly for Pools’ second goal to bring the ball down and set Goodwin up. Photo: Frank Reid