Hartlepool United player ratings as resolute Pools secure hard-fought point against leaders Barnet
12/01/2024 01:00 AM
Hartlepool United kept themselves within striking distance of the National League play-offs thanks to a goalless draw with leaders Barnet on Saturday. Brad Young produced one of the saves of the season late on as Pools secured a fourth successive home clean sheet. Bees boss Dean Brennan slammed referee Aaron Bannister's controversial decision to rule out Adebola Oluwo's 83rd minute header for an apparent foul on Young - Brennan said the strike was "chalked off for no reason", while he also felt his side should have had two penalties. Chances were at a premium for Pools, although substitute Anthony Mancini blazed over in the 78th minute and skipper Luke Waterfall forced a save from Nick Hayes in added time. In truth, there was little to separate the two sides as Pools secured a hard-earned point that keeps them within two points of the top seven. Here's how the players rated.
