Hartlepool United 3-1 Leyton Orient
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Jake Gray's double were his first goals for Hartlepool and came in his second appearance on loan from Crystal Palace
Jake Gray's second-half double earned struggling Hartlepool a comeback win over promotion-chasing Leyton Orient.
The O's started strongly and deservedly led when Bradley Pritchard's strike found the bottom corner of the net.
But Pools were level after 20 minutes, Kudus Oyenuga scoring a penalty following Alan Dunne's handball.
The visitors continued to create the better chances, but Gray's long-range shot went in via Dunne to make it 2-1 and another Gray strike sealed victory.
It was on-loan Crystal Palace teenager Gray's first Pools goals in his second appearance and was harsh on Orient, who could have gone fourth with a win.
They dominated the first half with John Marquis going close, while Mathieu Baudry also had a close-range header saved by Pools keeper Trevor Carson after the interval when the score was still 1-1.
But Hartlepool, who remain 18th but are now 10 points clear of the relegation places, finished strongly and took the points thanks to Gray's fortunate first and calm 12-yard effort with five minutes left.
Bradley Pritchard's first-half strike was his first goal in 18 appearances this season
Hartlepool striker Kudus Oyenuga has scored two goals in two games having not scored in his first five games of the season
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