Solihull Moors beat Hartlepool United 4-1 on Saturday afternoon in a match that the hosts controlled for long stretches, particularly through a turbulent first half that saw five goals and considerable ill-discipline from both sides.
Conor Wilkinson gave Solihull an early lead in the eighth minute, and they looked comfortable before Hartlepool began to find footing around the half-hour mark. Wilkinson added a second on 33 minutes to restore the margin, but Hartlepool responded quickly. Alex Reid pulled one back on 40 minutes, and Isaac Moore had been involved in the contest around the 39th minute, making for a frantic closing period before the break. Jacob Wakeling and Oscar Rutherford were both cautioned on 41 minutes, and Jamie Miley received a yellow card just before half-time on 43 minutes, suggesting the game had grown heated.
Gavan Holohan had also been booked earlier on 24 minutes, setting a fractious tone throughout.
Solihull goalkeeper Laurie Walker was dismissed on 45 minutes, which gave Hartlepool hope going into the second half. Tom Parkes extended the lead on 49 minutes despite the numerical disadvantage, and Oliver Tipton added further threat on 59 minutes. Charlie Caton and Luke Charman were both cautioned on 67 minutes as tensions continued.
Emmanuel Sonupe wrapped up the scoring late on, completing a comfortable afternoon for Solihull despite finishing the match a man short.
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