Although Hereford United came out as deserved winners it wasn't all one way traffic by any means as the possession stats show with 54% for the visitors and 46% for Hereford.
A total of 27 fouls were noted, 11 by Hereford and 16 by Hartlepool, some of which may not have been given by a different referee.
Hereford's Dean Beckwith and Toumani Diagouraga were yellow carded.
The attendance was 3801 with a reasonable 238 from Hartlepool.
Bulls' Captain Ben Smith was the sponsors man of the match. He was also given top mark of eight according to the PA Stats.
Wayne Brown, John McCombe, Dean Beckwith, Sam Gwynne, Theo Robinson and sub Steve Guinan were awarded a seven. All others received a six..
For Hartlepool James Brown received an eight.
Hereford United will receive £24,000 for today's victory.
However it wasn't such a good day for the Under 18's - they were defeated by Yeovil 3-2.
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Next Game: Oxford City At Edgar Street On Tuesday 5th November At 7.45pm