Despite playing for around 40 minutes with 10 men following Jordan Thorniley’s red card, the Seasiders squandered some big chances late on to take all three points.
Here’s how Pool’s players rated...
7. Charlie Patino - 7/10
An improved display from the Arsenal loanee after two below-par performances. Closed down well and calm on the ball. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook
8. MAN OF THE MATCH: Sonny Carey - 8/10
Produced an emphatic finish to put Pool ahead. Almost made it two with a big chance in the second-half. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
9. Ian Poveda - 7/10
Looked full of confidence after being handed a deserved start, but had to make way after Pool were reduced to 10 men. A real shame. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
10. Jake Beesley - 7/10
Out of position on the left wing but put in a good shift on his first start of the season. Closed down superbly for the goal. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook
11. Jerry Yates - 6/10
Full of energy but not as involved as he’d like to be. Looked to have been brought down in the box late on. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
12. Gary Madine - 7/10
Showed real unselfishness to tee up Carey for his goal and had a couple of efforts himself. Put in a real shift for the team. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd