Seve Ballesteros was refusing to prematurely celebrate defending the Royal Trophy after his European side extended their lead over Asia on the second day of the annual match-play tournament.

Europe’s overwhelming dominance over their Asian counterparts continued on the second day of the Royal Trophy as Seve Ballesteros’ team moved even further ahead following the fourballs at the Amata Spring Country Club.

Seve Ballesteros expressed a mixture of delight and relief after leading Europe to victory against Asia in the Royal Trophy in Bangkok.

IRELAND'S Graeme McDowell admitted the European team were made to sweat by a final-day fightback from Asia in the Royal Trophy in Bangkok.