Hartlepool United hang on for a National League point in draw 1-1 at Eastleigh
Some determined defending and stellar goalkeeping helped Hartlepool United preserve an important point as Pools drew 1-1 with Eastleigh on Saturday.
The impressive Joe Grey gave Pools the lead in the 20th minute following an incisive pass from Terrell Agyemang.
But Eastleigh equalised in the 77th minute when Hartlepool old boy Chris Maguire scored from the spot and the visitors could well have come away with nothing had it not been for some Pete Jameson heroics and the woodwork.
Coach Kevin Phillips made two changes from last Saturday’s goalless draw with Southend as Joe Grey returned from illness to replace Chay Cooper while Terrell Agyemang was a surprise inclusion after Brennan Dickenson picked up an injury in training.