Player ratings: Hartlepool United 2-1 Blackpool

By Tom Sandells

Published 9th Jan 2022, 14:59 BST

Updated 9th Jan 2022, 16:12 BST

Blackpool were knocked out of the FA Cup by Hartlepool United on Saturday, despite taking the lead they slipped to a 2-1 defeat.

Here's how we rated the players...

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The Blackpool players celebrate Keshi Anderson's goal.

Had little to do in the game as a whole. Could not do much to prevent either of the two goals.

Did okay in the first 45 but not so much in the second half. Much of Hartlepool’s joy came down his side.

Did not have much to contend with early on but repelled what he could in the second half as Blackpool fell off.

Like Ekpiteta, was not troubled much until the second half as Hartlepool began to pile on the pressure.

Was only on the pitch for fewer than 45 minutes but looked fairly bright, linking up with Anderson before his exit.

Game cut short due to a hamstring injury but got the opening goal and was fairly promising getting in behind.

Was fairly steady down the left side. Hartlepool’s focus was the other flank.

Could not get into the game much after coming off the bench so late.

Like Yates, he just did not have long enough to impact the game.