Story of the day: Hartlepool United 2-1 Dagenham & Redbridge – a Good Friday for Pools as they go 12 unbeaten in the National League

Hartlepool United’s unbeaten run in the National League stretched to 12 matches following a 2-1 Good Friday win against Dagenham & Redbridge at Victoria Park.

By Dominic Scurr

Published 2nd Apr 2021, 09:50 BST

Updated 2nd Apr 2021, 15:00 BST

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Rhys Oates’ first half strike was cancelled out by Matthew Robinson’s header for The Daggers before Gavan Holohan’s second half header saw Pools claim another three points on home turf.

It's the 10th win in 11 home games for Hartlepool at The Vic as they remained second in the National League table with nine games remaining.

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Gavan Holohan of Hartlepool United celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Dagenham and Redbridge at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Friday 2nd April 2021. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Gavan Holohan of Hartlepool United celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Dagenham and Redbridge at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Friday 2nd April 2021. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

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