McDowell on course for Match Play final

Graeme McDowell today remained on course for his second consecutive Volvo World Match Play Championship final, with Thongchai Jaidee looking his likely opponent.

McDowell, beaten by Nicolas Colsaerts 12 months ago, held a two-hole lead over South Africa’s Branden Grace at the midway point of their semi-final at Thracian Cliffs.