Halifax's National League play-off hopes suffered another dent after a defeat by Hartlepool at The Shay.
Hartlepool, on the back of a three-game unbeaten run, made a bright start, with Gary Madine seeing his close-range effort saved by goalkeeper Toby Savin.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when Reyes Cleary slotted home a low shot after David Ferguson's free-kick into the penalty area.
Halifax, who have now not won in four matches, saw late chances from Florent Hoti and substitute Angelo Capello fly off target.
Report supplied by PA Media.
