Hartlepool United's midfielder Michael Woods has shown his mental toughness by helping the team turn around their difficult start to the season. Woods scored the late winner against Barrow at Victoria Park on Tuesday, sealing three points for his team. The 27-year-old had been the most threatening player during the 90 minutes and deserved to be the match-winner, justifying his place in the Hartlepool team. Craig Harrison, the manager, is delighted with Woods' form and mentality, having seen him recover from a difficult start to the campaign. Harrison said Woods has answered him well and has taken his opportunity, scoring more goals, including the important one against Barrow. After starting the first game of the season against Dover, Woods lost his place, but he was back in the side against Guiseley on August 28 and has not been out of the side since. Hartlepool have won five of those eight matches, losing just once. Harrison is confident that his team can close the three-point gap to the play-offs when they face Solihull Moors on Saturday. The team will be without Ryan Donaldson, who is being assessed after suffering an ankle injury. After league duty, Hartlepool will face Evo-Stik North's South Shields in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. Harrison is looking forward to his first experience as a manager in the FA Cup and believes it will be a tough game. The draw is exciting for the area, with 15 players and staff from the region knowing what it will mean. Hartlepool's run of form has been impressive, and they are trying to get better on a daily and weekly basis. The team has a plan and a goal of how many points they need to get into the play-offs and what they need to get promoted. Harrison is pleased with the progress, and the team is confident of achieving their goals. The FA Cup match against South Shields will be a great opportunity for Hartlepool to showcase their skills and make a statement. With their current form and mentality, they are ready to take on the challenge and make it a memorable match.