But Gary Teale gave the home side hope with a low, raking shot which Maik Taylor - recalled for his first appearance since January - tipped round the post, although referee Lee Probert signalled a goal-kick.
After 20 minutes the home side produced a fabulous move, John Arne Riise picking out Pennant with a raking 70-yard pass and his cross finding Yossi Benayoun, who saw his first-time shot blocked eight yards out.