Jimenez victory edges Europe closer to triumph

Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez has beaten America's Bubba Watson in his singles game at the Ryder Cup in Celtic Manor.

However, Rookie Jeff Overton has beaten England's Ross Fisher in match six to pull America back to within three points of Europe.

Europe need only one and a half points to win the tournament outright.

The 46-year-old Spaniard played calm, composed golf throughout his match, pulling away from his opponent before finishing it on the 15th green.

It was Jimenez’s first singles victory in his fourth Ryder Cup.

The United States delivered an immediate response when Jeff Overton - arguably their best player this week - finished off Fisher at the 16th green.

Overton’s 3&2 success cut the gap to 13-10, but the spotlight remained trained on McDowell – two up on Mahan through 12 – as Europe’s potential match-winner.

Woods then closed out his match 5&3 against Francesco Molinari, and Europe led 13-11 with four games still out on the course.

It looked increasingly likely that McDowell would bring home the trophy, as he remained three up on Mahan in the final match.

38th Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales

Europe 13 USA 10

(Europe names first)

Match 1: Lee Westwood lost to Steve Stricker - 2 & 1

Match 2: Rory McIlroy A/S Stewart Cink - Match halved

Match 3: Luke Donald bt Jim Furyk - 1 up

Match 4: Martin Kaymer lost to Dustin Johnson - 6 & 4

Match 5: Ian Poulter bt Matt Kuchar - 5 & 4

Match 6: Ross Fisher lost to Jeff Overton - 3 & 2

Match 7: Miguel Angel Jimenez bt Bubba Watson - 4 & 3

Match 8: Francesco Molinari lost to Tiger Woods - 4 & 3

Match 9: Edoardo Molinari 4 up on Rickie Fowler (12)

Match 10: Peter Hanson 3 down to Phil Mickelson (11)

Match 11: Padraig Harrington 4 down to Zach Johnson (11)

Match 12: Graeme McDowell 3 up on Hunter Mahan (11)