Ten-man Hartlepool United came from behind to beat Hornchurch 2-1 on Saturday afternoon in a battling display.

A largely uneventful first half saw the two sides head in level at the break, with Pools having the better of the contest without creating much of note in the final third.

The visitors would then take the lead immediately after the interval as Max Merrick failed to deal with a wicked corner, and Angelo Balanta tapped in from close range.

Will Harris almost restored parity moments later, striking the upright from point blank range before having another effort ruled out for handball after converting smartly.

Neo Eccleston was then sent off for a second yellow card, but despite their numerical disadvantage, Pools hit back through a Ryan Inniss own goal just minutes later.

And the hosts would kick on again when substitute Luke Charman curled home a sterling strike with 10 minutes remaining.

Here’s how Pools rated as they sealed a vital three points on home soil...

Ten-man Hartlepool United came from behind to beat Hornchurch 2-1 on Saturday afternoon in a battling display.

A largely uneventful first half saw the two sides head in level at the break, with Pools having the better of the contest without creating much of note in the final third.

The visitors would then take the lead immediately after the interval as Max Merrick failed to deal with a wicked corner, and Angelo Balanta tapped in from close range.

Will Harris almost restored parity moments later, striking the upright from point blank range before having another effort ruled out for handball after converting smartly.

Neo Eccleston was then sent off for a second yellow card, but despite their numerical disadvantage, Pools hit back through a Ryan Inniss own goal just minutes later.

And the hosts would kick on again when substitute Luke Charman curled home a sterling strike with 10 minutes remaining.

Here’s how Pools rated as they sealed a vital three points on home soil...

Ten-man Hartlepool United came from behind to beat Hornchurch 2-1 on Saturday afternoon in a battling display.

A largely uneventful first half saw the two sides head in level at the break, with Pools having the better of the contest without creating much of note in the final third.

The visitors would then take the lead immediately after the interval as Max Merrick failed to deal with a wicked corner, and Angelo Balanta tapped in from close range.

Will Harris almost restored parity moments later, striking the upright from point blank range before having another effort ruled out for handball after converting smartly.

Neo Eccleston was then sent off for a second yellow card, but despite their numerical disadvantage, Pools hit back through a Ryan Inniss own goal just minutes later.

And the hosts would kick on again when substitute Luke Charman curled home a sterling strike with 10 minutes remaining.

Here’s how Pools rated as they sealed a vital three points on home soil...

Ten-man Hartlepool United came from behind to beat Hornchurch 2-1 on Saturday afternoon in a battling display.

A largely uneventful first half saw the two sides head in level at the break, with Pools having the better of the contest without creating much of note in the final third.

The visitors would then take the lead immediately after the interval as Max Merrick failed to deal with a wicked corner, and Angelo Balanta tapped in from close range.

Will Harris almost restored parity moments later, striking the upright from point blank range before having another effort ruled out for handball after converting smartly.

Neo Eccleston was then sent off for a second yellow card, but despite their numerical disadvantage, Pools hit back through a Ryan Inniss own goal just minutes later.

And the hosts would kick on again when substitute Luke Charman curled home a sterling strike with 10 minutes remaining.

Here’s how Pools rated as they sealed a vital three points on home soil...