The Pioneers traveled to Hamilton to take on Ben United and took the lead after 12 minutes when Graham Mason drove the ball past the keeper from a tight angle.

The Pioneers increased their lead with a goal from Evgeni Kushnir.

Ben United kept the pressure up, and were rewarded when the scored to reduce the deficit.

In the second half it was Ben United controlling most of the play, keeping the Pioneers pinned in their own half.

Ben United tied the game up on the final kick of the game, when they were awarded a penalty when Eric Stepura was adjudged to have committed a slide tackle inside the penalty area. The call was vehemently disputed by the Pioneers. How you can do a slide tackle while staying on your feet was one issue the Pioneers had with the referee’s decision. The other was the fact that the indiscretion is supposed to result in an indirect free kick.

But the referee was adamant, and David Chan beat Dave Valitis on the ensuing penalty kick to end the game all tied at 2-2.

Despite the disputed call, the bottom line is the scoreline probably flattered the Pioneers, who were under a lot of pressure in the second half. Ben United deserved at least a tie from this game.