Defender Sam Collins made a vital last-minute block to ensure Hartlepool earned a draw from their League One relegation dogfight at Crewe.

Gylfi Sigurdsson had the goal at his mercy in the last minute but Collins got a vital touch to keep out the effort at Gresty Road.

Calvin Zola thought he had put Crewe ahead after four minutes but his strike was ruled out for offside.

Hartlepool rarely threatened and held on to keep a clean sheet for the point.

Crewe:

Ruddy, Brayford, Baudet (Grant 75), Lawrence, Broomes, Jones, Donaldson, Woodards, Sigurdsson, McManus (Moore 51), Zola (Pope 68).
Subs Not Used: Collis, Bailey.

Hartlepool: Budtz, Liddle, Nelson, Collins, Skarz, Jones, Clark, Sweeney, Monkhouse, Nardiello (Humphreys 89), Parker (Mackay 75).
Subs Not Used: Lee-Barrett, McCunnie, Robson.

Att: 4,477

Ref: Graham Scott (Devon).

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