Pools in dark but Ravens shine

There was nothing Cheeky about Bromley’s victory at Hartlepool United – even if the game could have been abandoned at half-time.

- Paul Fraser

With one floodlight not working, like aspects of the Pools defence, the decision was made to carry on and the long trip from Kent, which also included a final leg to the ground for the players in a bunch of Uber taxis, the journey was, ultimately, worthwhile.

Pools, who have won just one of their last eight matches at the Suit Direct Stadium, had their moments in an attacking sense, but the promotion-chasing Ravens were handed too many chances.

And, unlike the struggling hosts, Bromley were able to return to winning ways after leading scorer Michael Cheek had effectively sealed the points before half-time.

The 32-year-old striker’s first volley in the fifth minute nestled inside the bottom corner before his second volley found the top of the net after a deflection.