Angel Yin win decisive hole as USA beat Europe to retain the Solheim Cup
The hosts only needed to reach 13 1/2 points to keep the trophy
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Your support makes all the difference.The United States have retained the Solheim Cup against Europe.
Being the holders, the hosts only needed to reach 13 1/2 points to keep the trophy and it was Angel Yin who got them over the line with her half point against Karine Icher as Lizette Salas was guaranteed at least a half point in her match against Jodi Ewart Shadoff.
Victory completes a dominant showing from the United States, who completed a sweep of the afternoon fourball matches on the opening day to surge ahead. A strong second day followed leaving Europe needing to overturn a five-point deficit on Sunday.
The win was confirmed soon after when Salas beat Shadoff one up, sparking scenes of celebration on the 18th green in Des Moines.
Salas told Sky Sports: "To secure the point that wins us the Solheim Cup is unbelievable. My hands were shaking. This is really special."
The hosts' lead was extended to 15 1/2 to 9 1/2 when Gerina Piller needed only one of the two putts available to seal victory over Florentyna Parker.
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