Eastleigh Snatches Late Win Against Hartlepool in National League Clash
Eastleigh secured a thrilling victory against 10-man Hartlepool United with a last-minute goal during their National League match at Victoria Park. Substitute Nelson Khumbeni netted the decisive score in the seventh minute of stoppage time, marking a crucial win for Eastleigh.
Hartlepool faced a challenging second half after Neo Eccleston received a red card. The midfielder, who had been cautioned in first-half stoppage time, received a second yellow card shortly after the start of the second half, leaving his team with ten players.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Lee Clark’s side fought hard and nearly secured a hard-earned draw. However, Khumbeni, who joined the game in the 86th minute on loan from Gillingham, capitalized on a late opportunity to clinch the victory for Eastleigh, who have now achieved three wins in their last four matches.
The home team came close to scoring through Will Harris and Maxim Kouogun, but ultimately suffered their second consecutive defeat.
National League
Hartlepool United 0 – 1 Eastleigh FT
Substitute Nelson Khumbeni scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time to earn Eastleigh a dramatic National League win over 10-man Hartlepool at Victoria Park.
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Pools had to play practically the entire second half a man down after Neo Eccleston, booked in first-half stoppage time, was shown a second yellow within a minute of the restart.
Lee Clark’s side were moments away from a battling point when on-loan Gillingham midfielder Khumbeni, introduced in the 86th minute, pounced to help Eastleigh claim a third win in four games.
The home side went close through Will Harris and Maxim Kouogun but suffered a second successive defeat.
Match report supplied by PA Media.
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