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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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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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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