Hartlepool Utd 4 Crewe 0: Player ratings
Joe Fryer: Two great saves in the second half from Jordan Bowery at vital times. 7
Kenton Richardson: Another match when the youngster warmed into it as the contest wore on. Some great work down the right ahead of third goal. 7
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Hide AdBrad Walker: The club’s man of the match, again, and hard to disagree, another superb display. 8
Scott Harrison: If there was anyone pushing Walker for the accolade it was his central defensive partner. Commanding. 8
Liam Donnelly: Part of a solid back-four effort in the second half. 6
Nicky Featherstone: Quality display in the middle, with a nice range of passing. 6
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Hide AdMichael Woods: Not at his best in the first half but upped his game in the second to help Pools take control. 6
Lewis Alessandra: Third start in midfield and what a night with two excellent finishes, some neat play too. 7
Rhys Oates: Had an assist for opening goal and worked socks off and put in a good block late on. 6
Louis Rooney: Tough evening up top for the on-loan striker, got no service and was subbed on the hour. 5
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Hide AdNathan Thomas: Loads of shots but none on target until injury time when he scored from a near impossible angle. 7
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Padraig Amond (for Rooney 61): Brilliant goal which put Pools on the way to victory. Great skill. 7
Lewis Hawkins (for Oates 90): N/A
Josh Hawkes (for Woods 90): Nice to see youngster get on field. N/A
Unused Subs: Adam Bartlett, James Martin,Connor Smith
Goals: Alessandra 45, 85; Amond 71; Thomas 90
Booked: Oates 88
Crewe: Garratt, Turton, Ray, Nugent, Bakayogo (Ng 74), Cooke, Jones, Bingham, Kiwomya (Kirk 74), Bowery, Cooper (Ainley 74)
Unused Subs: Richards, Wintle, Pickering, Finney
Booked: Bakayogo 69, Nugent 85
Referee: Richard Clark
Att: 3,043 (away 95)