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Towering teenager Terry Bondo, who has endured a challenging start to life at Victoria Park, scored his first two Hartlepool United goals as Pools concluded their National League Cup campaign with a commanding win over Leeds United. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pete Wild 'really pleased' after Hartlepool United conclude National League Cup campaign with win over Leeds United

"I thought they approached the game properly. I said to the players, 'a few of you have got a big evening ahead because I haven't seen much of you and you need to show me what you've got'."

04.11.26, 15:02 Updated 04.11.26, 15:03 5 Minute Read

Robbie Stelling

Robbie Stelling

Head coach Pete Wild admitted he was "really pleased" with his Hartlepool United side after Pools concluded their underwhelming National League Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-1 win over Leeds United.

While a brace from Terry Bondo, his first goals for the club, as well as a 28th minute strike from Chris Popov, who ended a run of nine appearances without scoring, helped Pools secure a first win in the National League Cup, it wasn't enough to prevent them from finishing bottom of Group C.

Nonetheless, there were a handful of positives for Wild to take, with several senior players getting some much-needed minutes into their legs while a number of youngsters were also given the chance to show what they are capable of.

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