Hartlepool United won convincingly at Wealdstone on Tuesday evening, the scoreline a fair reflection of their authority across the ninety minutes. The visitors took control early and never relinquished it.
Micah Obiero set the tone within four minutes, adding a second on 22 and completing his hat-trick three minutes later. That burst of scoring between the 22nd and 25th minutes effectively settled the contest before the half-hour mark. Dylan Kadji had contributed a third in the seventh minute, and Anthony Georgiou added further gloss before the interval. Wealdstone offered little in response and were punished for slack defensive organisation throughout the opening period.
The second half brought wholesale changes from both benches, with Adam Campbell, Sam Folarin, Brad Walker, Vadaine Oliver, and Calvin Okike among those introduced. The tempo dipped as a result, though Hartlepool continued to find space when they sought it. Mason Barrett extended the lead on 61 minutes, and Enzio Boldewijn registered twice, including a late effort in the 84th minute.
Olufela Olomola and Jack Hinchy came on in the 75th minute, while Sean Adarkwa and Ashley Nathaniel-George had entered on 67. The heavy rotation diluted the contest's intensity in the closing stages but did nothing to alter the outcome.
Wealdstone were outclassed in every phase and will need significant improvement if they are to avoid similar evenings in the weeks ahead.
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