A thrilling National League encounter at The Prestige Group Stadium saw Hartlepool United secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Boston United. The match ignited from the outset, with Gary Madine heading Hartlepool into the lead after just four minutes, connecting with a Reyes Cleary assist. Boston United, however, demonstrated their resilience, levelling the score in the 20th minute through Jacob Hazel, who expertly finished a Keaton Ward pass.
The end-to-end action continued, and Hartlepool swiftly restored their advantage just four minutes later. Emmanuel Dieseruvwe capitalised on a precise delivery from Louis Stephenson to make it 2-1. The frenetic pace persisted, with both sides creating opportunities, and a yellow card for Hazel in the 31st minute highlighted the growing intensity. The half-time whistle brought a temporary pause to the pulsating first half.
The second half saw a flurry of substitutions as both managers sought to gain control of the match. Boston United introduced Kieran Coates for Cameron Green in the 61st minute, shortly before Jai Rowe received a yellow card. Hartlepool responded with changes of their own, bringing on Nicky Featherstone and Luke Charman for Anthony Mancini and Reyes Cleary, respectively. Boston United continued to adjust their line-up, sending on Frankie Maguire, James Gale, and Adam Marriott in an attempt to find a route back into the game.
Despite these efforts, it was Hartlepool who extended their lead in the 67th minute. Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who had scored Hartlepool’s second, turned provider, assisting Jamie Miley to make it 3-1. The home side then sealed the victory in the 87th minute, with Dieseruvwe again instrumental, this time setting up Jamie Miley for his second and Hartlepool’s fourth.
The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive win for Hartlepool United, who climbed to 13th in the National League table, leaving Boston United in 23rd. The result continues Hartlepool’s recent good form against Boston United, mirroring the 2-1 scoreline from their earlier encounter this season.