Monty leads European fightback

Europe ensured there will be all to play for on the final day of the Royal Trophy after Colin Montgomerie's side battled back to lead 4 1/2 - 3 1/2 after Saturday's four-balls.

The hosts had led 2 1/2 - 1 1/2 following Friday's foursomes, and Montgomerie opted to tinker with his team by choosing himself to partner England's Simon Dyson, while Spaniard Pablo Martin was paired with Swede Henrik Stenson.

That tactic paid dividends with Montgomerie and Dyson particularly excelling together as Europe won three of the best-ball contests to Asia's one.

"Simon (Dyson) played especially well throughout the day," said Montgomerie afterwards. "We kept both balls in play, and that was key. We hardly missed a fairway between us, and that's why we came out victorious."

Montgomerie and Dyson defeated Indian duo Jeev Milkha Singh and Gaganjeet Bhullar 4&3, while Swedes Robert Karlsson and Alexander Noren - who claimed Europe's only win on Friday - comprehensively beat Japanese duo Ryo Ishikawa and Koumei Oda 6&4.

South Korean Charlie Wi and Liang Wen-chong of China provided the only red on the scoreboard following their 5&4 win over Peter Hanson and Soren Kjeldsen, but Henrik Stenson and Pablo Martin won 3&1 against Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee and Prayad Marksaeng to ensure Europe hold a one-point advantage heading into Sunday's singles.