Boston United 3 Hednesford Town 1
Hednesford Town took the lead at Boston but ultimately made the long journey back empty-handed.
Hednesford goalkeeper Dan Crane was forced to make point blank saves before the Pitmen struck first in the 11th minute.
A wonderfully worked free kick from Williams slipped Payne down the side of the home defence and his cross was turned in first time by Stephane Ngamvoulou.
However, four minutes later the home side were level when Grant Roberts positioned himself under a high ball and fired a fearsome low volley past Crane on his near post.
The game continued to swing to and fro but the Pitmen were getting more of the game and in the second half, Hednesford continued to push for a winning goal.
However, it was a breakaway by Boston that proved to be the turning point in the game.
Substitute Matt Regan's clumsy challenge in the 83rd minute resulted in a penalty kick for the home side which was duly converted by Lewis Hilliard.
The Pitmen's misery was compounded in the 86th minute as an incident in the technical area resulted in Sinclair being sent to the dressing room.
As he walked behind the goal he was on hand to witness Boston's third goal, Kaine Felix heading in on the far post.
