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Jay Benn was punished for some statuesque defending as Cory Adjetey-Brew heading Worthing in front 35 minutes into the first half. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Hartlepool United's miserable run goes on as Worthing defeat heaps more pressure on Lee Clark

Hartlepool United's woeful recent run continued as Pools were condemned to their sixth defeat in seven National League matches, going down 3-1 to newly-promoted Worthing.

19.09.26, 14:24 Updated 19.09.26, 14:24 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Hartlepool United's woeful recent run continued as Pools were condemned to their sixth defeat in seven National League matches, going down 3-1 to newly-promoted Worthing.

Having made a bright enough start to what felt like a must-win game for under-pressure head coach Lee Clark, Pools went behind 10 minutes before the break when the marauding Cory Adjetey-Brew took advantage of some poor defending to head home his first senior goal.

Things went from bad to worse for embattled Pools when Ricky Aguiar produced a superb volley in the 59th minute, lashing home his second goal in as many matches.

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