2023-09-23 20:42:21
The Solheim Cup 2023 will be decided this Sunday in the individual matches between Europe and the United States from an 8-8 with which the second day ended this Saturday, after the European team completed its comeback in Finca Cortesin (Málaga).
Carlota Ciganda, the only Spanish in the event, signed this 8-8 in the last ‘fourball’ of the afternoon, together with Lynn Grant. The Navarrese, in her sixth Solheim, added her third point in these two days, leading the reaction of Europa after the initial 0-4.
The team of Suzanne Pettersen They began their comeback on Friday afternoon (3-5) and, on Saturday morning, the ‘foursomes’ maintained the American lead (5-7). Again Ciganda showed the way, along with Emily Pedersenwinning by 2 and 1 Lilia Vu and Jennifer Kupcho. The American team did not let itself be intimidated and maintained control with the matches of Lexi Thompson-Danielle Kang and Nelly Korda-Allisen Corpuz for a dangerous 4-7.
The pressure was on the Swedish duo Maja Stark and Linn Grant, that did not work on the first day, but that achieved a vital victory to keep the European rebellion alive. Danielle Kang y Andrea Lee They were in tow but did not let go until they fell in the 18th.
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The last one to smile was Europa, with the Spanish route supporting its own, facing some ‘fourballs’ that belonged to the current champion again. The European team easily dominated the afternoon and, although the games were tight, they managed to hit the table in search of a third title in a row.
Ciganda he put the finishing touch on 8-8 and, before, only Cheyenne Knight y Angel Yin they added to USA. Leona Maguirekey on Friday, and Charley Hull they won 4 and 3 Nelly Korda y Ally Ewing, while Madelene Sagstrom y Pedersen They beat 2 and 1 Megan Khang and Lee. Sunday promises an epic finale.
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