Hartlepool United crush Harrogate Town's FA Cup dreams

Hartlepool United edged out Harrogate Town in a win on Saturday, 3x1, in a match relating of the FA Cup. Josh Umerah was the star with 2 goals.

Callum Cooke opened the score in the 41st minute, from a direct free kick. Shortly before the interval, Harrogate Town saw Joe Mattock get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. With 45 minutes already played, Josh Umerah struck the second goal for Hartlepool United, from the penalty spot.

In the 71st minute, Keith Curle's team increased their lead with a goal from forward with a right-foot strike. With this goal, forward recorded his ten goal of the current campaign. With 73 minutes on the clock, Josh Coley wrapped things up, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box.

Thanks to this result, Hartlepool United are through to the next round of the competition. In the next fixture, Keith Curle's team will host Stoke City.