Hartlepool 3-3 Walsall - player ratings
Paul Jenkins rates the Walsall players after the draw at Hartlepool.
Owen Evans
Had two penalties to save, which were put away well. Alert after Walsall’s second goal to make a great save.
Not at fault 7
Hayden White
Was criticised by his manager for pulling the shirt of an opposition player, which gave Hartlepool their first penalty – though it didn’t look clear cut to many.
Unlucky 6
Donervon Daniels
Again criticised by Michael Flynn for not clearing the final attack which led to the equaliser, although it was chaotic in the area.
Indecisive 6
Manny Monthe
Pretty solid all-round performance, although perhaps one who should have marshalled the final minutes better for the team.
Good contribution 7
Tom Knowles
Almost scored in the first 20 seconds and looked dangerous throughout. Very neat finish for his goal, but perhaps could have had more.
Dangerous 8
Brandon Comley
Set up Knowles’ first goal by running at defence before laying the ball off for him. Was very busy throughout and unlucky not to score with a long-range shot that hit the crossbar.
Industrious 8
Matty Stevens
Took his first goal for the club very well. Forced an error by the defender by turning him inside out and a great finish.
Deserved goal 7
Taylor Allen
Trying to get a regular starting place and did his cause no harm. Looked comfortable and creative if collectively at fault for last goal.
Assured 7
Isaac Hutchinson
Scored a great goal with an unstoppable shot after he had created space for himself. Always looked dangerous.
Great strike 8
Robbie Willmott
Decent supply from the set pieces and corners and looked to be contributing to what looked like a comfortable win before being taken off very late on.
Good supply 7
Yann Songo'o
Came back into the side in Jamille Matt’s absence and did well generally.
Good return 7
Substitutes
Liam Kinsella (for Songo’o, 76) At fault for second penalty 6; Andy Williams (for Stevens, 80) Didn’t have much to do with game seemingly won 6; Douglas James-Taylor (for Willmott 93); Joe Low (for Knowles, 93). Not used: Riley, Gordon, McEntee.
