Hartlepool United 1-1 Solihull Moors: Pools win penalty shootout 4-3 to progress

Hartlepool United 1-1 Solihull Moors: Pools win penalty shootout 4-3 to progress

Hartlepool secured a second round FA Cup spot thanks to a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout win over Solihull Moors.

Pools were second best for most of the game against their National League opponents, but forced extra time with a late leveller to make it 1-1 and then triumphed on spot kicks.

Home goalkeeper Ben Killip was their hero, giving an outstanding performance and saving a key penalty in the shoot out.

Moors took the lead after eight minutes, as Ryan Barnett picked up possession, ran through a static defence and fired low across Killip.

The visitors were quick to get at Pools, making the…

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