Wayne Routledge completed the Magpies scoring with a low strike before Brett Ormerod smashed home a consolation.

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Southampton were furious, especially after they had penalty claims denied when Brett Ormerod looked to be fouled by Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann.

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Brett Ormerod headed the equaliser from Charlie Adam's free-kick on 54 minutes.

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At the other end Gael Givet then made a vital clearance from Brett Ormerod's dangerous left-wing cross with Gary Taylor-Fletcher poised to strike at the far post.

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Varney then sent Blackpool's fans into wild celebrations five minutes later as he finished in style from 12 yards after racing on to Brett Ormerod's through ball.

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After the break Blackpool served notice of their attacking intentions when Brett Ormerod had a shot blocked and then almost got his head to the resultant corner.

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But the Bluebirds were pegged back by a goal apiece from Charlie Adam and Gary Taylor-Fletcher before veteran frontman Brett Ormerod cracked the winner in first-half stoppage time.

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Blackpool gradually steadied themselves when striker Brett Ormerod hit an 18-yard shot which sailed just wide in the 16th minute, after which chances were relatively scarce before the break.

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Michael Chopra and Joe Ledley twice put Cardiff ahead with crisp strikes but a Charlie Adam free-kick and a close-range finish from Gary Taylor-Fletcher drew the Lancashire side level on each occasion - before Brett Ormerod struck the winner shortly before the interval with a low strike.

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