Story of the day: Sutton United 1-1 Hartlepool United – the show goes on in the National League despite coronavirus concerns

Hartlepool United bounced back from an early Ben Killip error to earn a point at Sutton United.
Dominic Scurr
By Dominic Scurr
Published 14th Mar 2020, 11:32 BST
Updated 14th Mar 2020, 17:13 BST
Ryan Donaldson of Hartlepool United during the Vanarama National League match between Sutton United and Hartlepool United at the Knights Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane,, Sutton on Saturday 14th March 2020. (Credit: Paul Paxford | MI News)Ryan Donaldson of Hartlepool United during the Vanarama National League match between Sutton United and Hartlepool United at the Knights Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane,, Sutton on Saturday 14th March 2020. (Credit: Paul Paxford | MI News)
Ryan Donaldson of Hartlepool United during the Vanarama National League match between Sutton United and Hartlepool United at the Knights Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane,, Sutton on Saturday 14th March 2020. (Credit: Paul Paxford | MI News)

The Pools goalkeeper kicked the ball straight off Isaac Olaofe inside the opening three minutes to gift Sutton the lead.

Gavan Holohan levelled things up soon after half-time with a well-taken effort to celebrate his new deal at the club.

The match was cast into doubt due to coronavirus fears but went ahead as planned – scroll down to see how things unfolded...

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