Paul Dunne in the hunt as Graeme McDowell fades

Paul Dunne remains a live contender at the half-way stage of the Qatar Masters in Doha.

The Wicklow man posted a second consecutive under-par round and is just one shot off the lead, held by a group of nine players.

Dunne shot a five-under par 67 and repeated the feat yesterday with a blast of late birdies to stand at seven under.