Story of the day: Gateshead 4-1 Hartlepool United – more pre-season frustration for Pools against National League North opposition

After taking an early lead through a trialist, Pools were pegged back by a brace from Cedwyn Scott that put the hosts 2-1 ahead at the break.

Further goals from Macaulay Langstaff and Grey Olley in the second half saw the Heed emerge as convincing winners in the end.

For Pools, it was the second consecutive friendly defeat to National League North opposition this week. Next up Blyth Spartans.

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