The Pilgrims were beaten in their latest National League U19 Alliance Academy Division North fixture at The Jakemans Stadium despite Cranfield’s late header.
United did, nevertheless, restore some pride after conceding double figures to Guiseley a week earlier.
Boston (4-5-1): Jake Frestle; Jamie Gaukroger, Kai Skinner, Harry Cranfield, Joe Hardstaff; Xander Crashley, Finlay Armond, Brogan Horniman, Tom Wilkinson (Ashton Taylor 68), Jack Bastow (Will Jackson 50); Kyle Tate. Sub (not used): Ben Johnson.
Referee: Michael Brader.