Taniguchi takes slender lead in Kyoto

Takuya Taniguchi moved into a one-stroke lead ahead of the final round of the Kansai Open after carding a three-under-par 67 today.

The 30-year-old, searching for his first Japan Golf Tour win since the 2008 Sun Chlorella Classic, shot four birdies against one bogey at Tanabe Country Club.