Webster moved alongside Manassero with a seven-under 64 which included a spectacular eagle at the par-five 13th, which saw his second shot from a fairway bunker strike the flag, leaving him with a six-foot putt for his three.

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The visitors were furious as Andrew Johnson's late strike was ruled out by a belated offside flag after James Vaughan robbed keeper Brad Friedel.

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