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Ryder Cup 2018 - as it happened: Team Europe take control over USA on day two

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Ed Malyon
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,Jonathan Liew,Tom Kershaw
Saturday 29 September 2018 16:42 BST
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Ryder Cup 2018: Europe on top after day one

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Europe seized control of the 2018 Ryder Cup on a thrilling second day in Paris.

The hosts took the morning fourballs 3-1 before keeping that advantage in the afternoon foursomes to take what could prove a decisive 10-6 lead into the final day.

Here's how it played out:

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Preview

What time does it start?

It all gets underway at 7.10am on Saturday morning with the opening fourballs.

Where can I watch it?

The whole tournament is being broadcast on Sky Sports Golf. You can also stream it online via SkyGo. It is also available on NowTV.

For those without access to any of those The Independent will be live blogging the entire weekend.

Thousands are in Paris to take in an absorbing contest
Thousands are in Paris to take in an absorbing contest (REUTERS)

Who's playing?

Some of the very best golfers on the planet. Tiger Woods leads the American team while new world number one Justin Rose is Europe's leading light.

Who's going to win?

USA Evens

Europe 5/4

Draw 11/1

Garcia & McIlroy vs Koepka & Finau (A/S)

All pars down the first. The rivalry continues...

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:33

Garcia & McIlroy vs Koepka & Finau (A/S)

Koepka hits a brilliant tee-shot over the water on the par-3 second. McIlroy finds the centre to rescue Garcia who's wet.

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:35

Casey & Hatton (1UP) vs Johnson & Fowler

Another hook from Fowler. His first hole is done. Hatton's however is absolutely pinpoint and gives him a very good chance of par after hitting the water with his first....wow. Dustin Johnson's gone in the water with a wedge. A terrible start for the American pair. They don't even get to putt.

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:38

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:38

Garcia & McIlroy vs Koepka & Finau (A/S)

Halved in pars again. Generous gimmes exchanged by either side. Very gentlemanly.

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:40

Fleetwood & Molinari vs Woods & Reed

The dream team return and the atmosphere is really something at the first.

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:46

Fleetwood & Molinari vs Woods & Reed

Crazy head garments here. Even Woods can't pull this look off. Meanwhile he's slapped it straight down the middle.

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:51

Casey & Hatton vs Johnson & Fowler (A/S)

With Casey in the water and Hatton in the bunker, Rickie Fowler new a birdie would be good enough and he rectifies those two hooks on the first with a gentle draw to within 20 feet. He holes the putt too and it's back to all square.

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:54

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:55

Poulter & Rahm vs Spieth & Thomas

And what a final group this is. Chants of 'Rahmbo, Rahmbo' ring out. He's going to be a Ryder Cup star for many years to come.

Ben Burrows29 September 2018 07:57

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