Adam Barrett headed the hosts into a shock lead from a corner, while Alex Revell also stung Petr Cech's palms.

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Skipper Adam Barrett tried to clear a weak Wordsworth strike but his foot stuck in the sand close to the goal and the ball dribbled over the line.

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The home side had other chances, with Puncheon firing a fierce shot against the post before the follow-up from Liam Trotter was cleared off the line by Adam Barrett.

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