Action from Hartlepool United v Crawley Town. Picture by Mark Fletcher

placeholder image — Action from Hartlepool United v Crawley Town. Picture by Mark Fletcher

Hartlepool United 1 Crawley Town 0 - player ratings: Hessenthaler and Dallison stand out in opening day defeat

By Matt Pole

Published 7th Aug 2021, 20:26 BST

Updated 7th Aug 2021, 20:36 BST

Crawley Town suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss League Two new boys Hartlepool United on the opening day of the season.

Gavan Holohan's goal two minutes from time consigned the Reds to defeat. Here is how Steve Herbert rated Crawley Town players. Do you agree?

Steady performance as always, caught out by poor defending.

1. Glenn Morris - 6

Steady performance as always, caught out by poor defending. Photo: Getty Images

Looked good going forward, one of the better players in the back line.

2. Archie Davies - 7

Looked good going forward, one of the better players in the back line. Photo: Getty Images

Held the back line together well, let down by his midfield for options.

3. Tony Craig - 6

Held the back line together well, let down by his midfield for options. Photo: Jamie Evans/UK Sports Images Ltd

Injured in the first half, steady game up to that point.

4. Jordan Tunnicliffe - 6

Injured in the first half, steady game up to that point. Photo: Getty Images

Hartlepool United League Two Gavan Holohan