HARTLEPOOL, England (Interstat) — Hartlepool United outlasted Southend United 4-3 in a frenetic National League match Tuesday at The Prestige Group Stadium.

The home side twice came from behind to secure the victory. Southend’s Andrew Dallas opened the scoring in the first minute, but Hartlepool midfielder Tyrese Sinclair equalized in the 31st. Alex Reid put Southend ahead again before Sinclair’s second goal leveled it at 2-2. Jamie Miley then gave Hartlepool its first lead in the 71st, with substitute Sam Austin adding a crucial fourth seven minutes later. Southend substitute Charley Kendall scored a late consolation in the 85th minute.

The result defied pregame projections that favored Southend. Both sides received a yellow card in the contentious match. Hartlepool improved its league record while Southend’s recent strong form was halted.