Asia edges Europe in Brunei after sudden death
- Published: 16 Dec 2012 at 20.46
- Online news: Asia
Asia burst European golf's bubble with a stirring final-day charge on Sunday to claim victory after a thrilling sudden-death play-off in the sixth edition of Brunei's Royal Trophy.
Asia Team Captain Naomichi Joe Ozaki of Japan (left) and Vice Captain Lian Wen Chong celebrate after Asia Team won the playoff game to win the Royal Trophy at the Sixth Royal Trophy golf tournament between Asia and Europe in Brunei. Asia burst European golf's bubble with a stirring final-day charge to claim victory after a thrilling sudden-death play-off.
Naomichi 'Joe' Ozaki's Asian team defied the odds by overturning a three-point opening day deficit to force an 8-8 tie after the final round before South Korean Kim Kyung-Tae delivered the knockout blow.
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