This mid table clash was expected to be close and it took 73 minutes for the decisive score that gave the Wigan outfit the two points.
The game was a dour affair that lacked any sort of rhythm, with both defensive units being well on top.
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toms' wrestling technique and over eagerness drew the attention of the referee and two back to back penalties gave easy yards to Spring View.
A "bomb" on the last tackle was spilt by an Atoms defender and Spring Views stand off collected his own kick and scored in the right hand corner.
With the conditions favouring an open style of play the Atoms tried to play with width mainly using their left hand attack.
The tactics were spot on but the execution and ball control left a little to be desired.
The penalties continued to pile up against the Atoms and it was no surprise that Spring View extended their lead.
The Atoms were undone for the second time by a kick on the last taking the Wigan side out to a 10 nil lead.
Callum Hall and Al Crookall in the Atoms second row were getting through plenty of work as the Heysham side tried to get a foot hold in the game.
Impressive loose forward Mark Walker called a play close to the line and Liam Hall crashed through three defenders and over the white wash on an unstoppable run.
Billy Livingstone converted the try to bring the Atoms back in the contest at 6-10.
The second half was as claustrophobic as the first with any type of space at an absolute premium, although the Atoms got some better field position and captain Billy Livingstone showed his class with a "show and go" 10 yards from the line.
He backed himself and was rewarded with an excellent individual try that he converted to give his side the lead for the first time 12-10.
A penalty followed from the captain to give the Atoms a slender 14-10 lead going into the final 15 mins.
The scrappy game continued and it was always going to be the next score that took the points.
The Atoms have won the close games in previous weeks but it was not to be their day today.
A Spring View attack down the Atoms left and a dart by their hooker to the blind side brought the all important score.
This brought the teams level at 14 all with the kick to come. The Spring View kicker held his nerve and put over an excellent kick from virtually on the touchline to give his side a two point lead.
The Atoms now needed width and urgency but could find neither in the final 7 mins and Spring View defended their line comfortably.
Team: Sean Weed, Gavin Winder, Stuart Lacey, Brett Ashley, Jake Harrision, Billy Livingstone ( captain) Andrew Helme, Shane Weed, Mike Marrin, Chris Helme, Callum Hall, Al Crookall, Mark Walker, res. Liam Hall, Dave Mcvernon, Keith Hartlebury, Neil Walker
Portrait Pools man of the match: 1 Mark Walker 2 Brett Ashley 3 Billy Livinstone
* Next Saturday league vs Saddleworth away, kick-off 2.30pm
