Hartlepool United skated to a 3-1 victory over Leyton Orient at Victoria Park on Saturday.

In cold and frosty conditions Gordon Watson smashed home for his ninth goal of the season and half an hour later Paul Smith headed in his first goal for Pools.

In between the strikes Pools keeper Anthony Williams was lucky to stay on the pitch.

After handling the ball outside the area he was only shown a yellow card by referee Harry Webb.

Pool controlled the second half and although Orient pulled one back through Andy Harris, Mark Tinkler completed the scoring with just four minutes to go.