Yeovil Town secured a vital away victory at The Prestige Group Stadium, overcoming Hartlepool United with a clinical 2-0 performance. The win, sealed in the dying moments of the match, propels the visitors up the English National League table.
The opening exchanges were cagey, with both sides feeling each other out. However, Yeovil Town drew first blood in the 14th minute. A swift attacking move saw Luke McCormick find Aaron Jarvis, who converted to give the Glovers the lead.
Hartlepool United struggled to find their rhythm in the first half. Their attempts to build from the back were often stifled by Yeovil’s organised press. Maxim Kouogun received the game’s first yellow card in the 17th minute for a cynical foul. Aaron Jarvis was also cautioned for a similar offence just before half-time.
The second half saw Hartlepool United emerge with renewed intent. Tactical adjustments were made, introducing Jermaine Francis and Pharrell Brown to inject creativity into midfield. The home side pushed higher up the pitch, attempting to force errors from the Yeovil defence. Despite increased pressure, clear-cut chances remained elusive.
Yeovil Town remained resolute at the back, absorbing pressure and limiting Hartlepool to speculative shots from distance. Substitutions were made to shore up the defence and midfield, bringing on Tahvon Campbell, Alex Whittle, and Danny Johnson as the game entered its final stages.
As the clock ticked into injury time, the match remained delicately poised at 1-0. Hartlepool United threw everything forward in search of an equaliser. In the 94th minute, Yeovil Town struck a decisive blow. Luke McCormick, who had provided the assist for the opener, found the net himself, doubling their advantage and effectively sealing the three points.
The closing moments of the game saw a red card for Hartlepool’s Jermaine Francis, who was dismissed for a second yellow card.
The victory sees Yeovil Town climb to 14th in the National League standings with 27 points, extending their unbeaten run to three games. Hartlepool United remain in 8th place with 33 points.