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Charlton 3 3 - Hartlepool 2 2

The Valley

05/05/2012

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Report: Smurf-backed Hartlepool Unlucky In Defeat

Hartlepool supporters in Smurf costumes may have caused a scene off the pitch, but were unable beat champions Charlton

Report

Ritchie Humphreys returned to the side as Hartlepool looked to spoil Charlton's promotion party at The Valley.

Pools were backed by hundreds of supporters in Smurf costumes, and took a unexpected lead after half an hour when Peter Hartley converted from a corner.

Pools more than matched their opponents during the first 45 but Charlton started the second half with much more purpose. They had to wait until 70 minutes before Danny Hollands levelled the scores.

The goal lifted the home crowd and goals from Danny Hayes and Yann Kermogant gave the home side an unassailable lead.

A late strike from Gary Liddle gave the traveling fans something to cheer but Pools were unable to find a goal which would have given them a deserved point.




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Date:Saturday May 5 2012

Time: 9:24PM

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Thanks "Smurfs" for a fun day...you were great sports!!!!
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