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The Bulls dominated posession with 57% to the Pools' 43%, but only managed six shots on target (4 off) to their nine (six off).
The monkey hangers won the corner count, seven to five, and the foul count, twelve to eight.
The attendance was 3,579 with 89 visitors. Hartlepool's Michael Nelson was booked, for a challenge on Febian Brandy, while some sources say Kris Taylor was also booked late in the match.
Marc Pugh was given an eight for his performance, with Diagouraga and Myrie-Williams getting sevens. Everyone else got sixes. Three of the Hartlepool defence, including keeper Jan Budtz, were given fives.