Burnley started strongly in the second half, Robbie Blake forcing a good low diving save from Cudicini, and later hitting a post with a rebound from an acute angle after the goalkeeper fumbled a free-kick.

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Villa led 2-0 at the break through a Richard Dunne header and a finish from an acute angle by Darren Bent.

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Kevin Campbell threatened for the Baggies, stinging Jamie Ashdown's fingers with a shot from an acute angle, while Aliou Cisse drove wide for Pompey from 25 yards.

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