Monty left with much to do

Retief Goosen’s International team will take a 2.5-1.5 lead into the singles at the inaugural Goodwill Trophy at Mission Hills after a series of impressive displays against Colin Montgomerie’s Ryder Cup select side.

Opening pairing Luke Donald and Nick Dougherty were on track to rack up the first point when they raced into a four-hole lead over China’s Zhang Lian-wei and Jeev Milkha Singh of India by the ninth hole.