Luke Williams, Nicky Featherstone and Gavan Holohan were on the scoresheet at The Shay as Dave Challinor’s side came from 2-0 down to force penalties.
Luke Summerfield, Gevaro Nepomuceno and Billy Chadwick found the net for the hosts at the game finished level at full-time.
Here are our Pools player ratings from the match...
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Hartlepool player ratings. Photo: HUFC
. Henrich Ravas - 6
Couldn’t do much about the goals but will have been disappointed to concede three on his return. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
. Joe Bunney - 5
Put some decent balls into the box but looked a bit sluggish at times down the left. Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Ryan Johnson - 6
A mixed bag for the Pools defender as he made some crucial blocks and interceptions but was caught out a couple of times too. Booked. Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Tyler Magloire - 5
Struggled in and out of possession but was often saved by his pace. Photo: HUFC
1. Henrich Ravas - 6
Couldn’t do much about the goals but will have been disappointed to concede three on his return. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
2. Joe Bunney - 5
Put some decent balls into the box but looked a bit sluggish at times down the left. Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Ryan Johnson - 6
A mixed bag for the Pools defender as he made some crucial blocks and interceptions but was caught out a couple of times too. Booked. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Tyler Magloire - 5
Struggled in and out of possession but was often saved by his pace. Photo: HUFC