The Solheim Cup is level at 8-8 after a dramatic day two, with Jennifer Kupcho's play in fading light denying Europe the chance to take a lead into Sunday's singles.
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Key facts
- The Solheim Cup stands level at 8-8 after day two.
- Jennifer Kupcho's late heroics pulled the United States back level.
- European star duo Charley Hull and Lottie Woad have contributed few points so far.
- A 12-match singles shoot-out remains to decide the trophy.
- The United States won the trophy two years ago, and Europe are trying to reclaim it.
The Solheim Cup is delicately poised at 8-8 after a dramatic day two, with the destination of the trophy set to be decided by a 12-match singles shoot-out, according to the Guardian.
Europe have kept perfect pace with the United States, an achievement the Guardian described as impressive, particularly given the modest points contribution so far from two of their leading players, Charley Hull and Lottie Woad.
The pairing of the star duo, put together by captain Anna Nordqvist, failed to pay off, and European hopes of reclaiming the trophy are now seen as heavily dependent on Hull and Woad rediscovering their form in the singles.
Any European ambitions of taking a lead into the final day were dashed by Jennifer Kupcho, whose heroics in fading light pulled the United States back level, the Guardian reported.
The United States claimed the Solheim Cup two years ago, and Europe are looking to win it back. With the scores tied, everything now rests on the concluding round of singles matches.
The Guardian characterised Europe’s ability to stay level as the great anomaly of this Solheim Cup, underlining how much their leading names still need to deliver when the individual matches begin.
Why it matters
The Solheim Cup is one of the biggest team events in women's golf, and a tie at 8-8 means the trophy will be won or lost in the final day's singles. Europe's reliance on star players Charley Hull and Lottie Woad finding form adds extra drama to a contest they lost two years ago.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current Solheim Cup score?
According to the Guardian, the scores are level at 8-8 after day two.
Who pulled the United States level?
Jennifer Kupcho, whose heroics in fading light denied Europe the chance to take a lead, the Guardian reported.
How will the Solheim Cup be decided?
A 12-match singles shoot-out remains to determine which side takes the trophy.
Timeline
- Solheim Cup: Hull and Woad fail to deliver as Kupcho pulls USA level
The Guardian Sport: Scores level at 8-8 after dramatic day two Anna Nordqvist pairing of star duo fails to pay off It has been the great anomaly of this Solheim Cup. Europe keeping perfect pace with the United States is an impressive achievement even without factoring in the meagre points contributi
- Solheim Cup: Hull and Woad flop for Europe as Kupcho pulls USA level
The Guardian Sport: Scores level at 8-8 after dramatic day two Anna Nordqvist pairing of star duo fails to pay off It has been the great anomaly of this Solheim Cup. Europe keeping perfect pace with the United States is an impressive achievement even without factoring in the meagre points contributi