A tense, tactical battle at The Prestige Group Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw between Hartlepool United and Solihull Moors. A cagey first half gave way to second-half drama, with both sides trading goals and battling fiercely for three points that ultimately eluded them.
The deadlock was broken in the 54th minute. A flowing Hartlepool move culminated in Jamie Miley sliding a perfectly weighted pass to Tom Parkes, who coolly slotted the ball past the Solihull goalkeeper to give the home side a 1-0 lead. The goal ignited the home crowd and spurred Hartlepool on in search of a second.
Solihull Moors’ response was swift and decisive. Substitute John Bostock, introduced in the 57th minute, made an immediate impact. His vision and passing prowess were evident in the 76th minute when he threaded a sublime through-ball to Manny Duku, who finished with aplomb to level the scores.
The final minutes were a frantic affair. Hartlepool, roared on by their home support, pressed forward in search of a winner, while Solihull looked to capitalise on the momentum shift. The intensity of the closing stages was reflected in yellow cards for Hartlepool’s Nathan Sheron (79th minute) and Solihull’s Marcel Oakley (89th minute). A flurry of late substitutions from both managers failed to break the deadlock, and the match ended all square.
The draw sees Hartlepool United climb one place to 14th in the National League table, while Solihull Moors move up to 12th. The result continues a closely contested recent history between the two sides, who have now drawn twice and shared the wins in their last five encounters.