A Nicky Featherstone penalty was cancelled out by Craig Tanner’s well-taken effort in the second half.
Then with four minutes left to play, Gavan Holohan turned in Ryan Donaldson’s cross on the line to see Pools claim an opening day victory for the first time in the National League.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see the Pools player ratings from the match...
1. Ben Killip - 6
Made a couple of smart saves and couldn’t have done much about the goal. Photo: Frank Reid
2. David Ferguson - 6
Was an outlet down the left flank and put some dangerous looking balls into the box which unfortunately came to nothing. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Gary Liddle - 6
Was arguably Pools best defender until an unfortunate slip proved costly in the build-up to Aldershot’s equaliser. Nice to mark his 300th appearance for the club with a win. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Timi Odusina - 6
Seemed to struggle with the surface at times but was often quick to cut out dangerous Aldershot attacks. Photo: Frank Reid