Hartlepool all-but relegated after defeat to closest rivals Crawley
Posted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by PA
Crawley all-but secured League Two safety with a 2-0 win at the expense of relegation rivals Hartlepool.
Pools now trail the Red Devils by six points with six to play for and have a worse goal difference of six.
Dom Telford was the saviour for the visitors, his double securing only their second away win of the season.
A buoyant and expectant home crowd saw their side be second best as Scott Lindsey’s side were better tactically throughout.
After a couple of half chances at either end, Telford opened the scoring five minutes before half-time.
A cross from the left flew across the six-yard box and the striker was on hand to turn in his 13th of the season.
Pools could have levelled on half-time, but Callum Cooke woefully pulled his shot wide.
They did start the second half with intent and created some good openings.
Cooke volleyed wide, then a goalbound Jamie Sterry shot was deflected but goalkeeper Corey Addai reacted to push it wide.
But Telford clinched victory – and surely safety – in the 66th minute, latching on to a giant kick from keeper Addai to touch home deftly.
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