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...
5. Lewis Cass - 4
Conceded a penalty and was run ragged by Nepomuceno as Halifax stormed into an early 2-0 lead. Improved as the game went on but his mistakes proved costly. Photo: Mark Fletcher
6. Tom Crawford - 6
Grew into the game and was tidy in possession despite being handed a slightly unfamiliar role in midfield alongside the attacking Luke Williams. Photo: James Holyoak
7. Luke Williams - 7
Marked his first start with a goal from the penalty spot. Showed some neat touches before being substituted at half-time as expected. Photo: HUFC Alex Chandy
8. Ryan Donaldson - 5
His header led to Luke Williams’ penalty and the Pools skipper was full of running throughout despite picking up a knock. Unfortunately his shoot out miss stands out. Photo: Mark Fletcher