Séamus Power and Robert MacIntyre only winners for GB&I as Europe take early lead in Hero Cup

Continental Europe secure 3-2 lead after opening day in Abu Dhabi

Séamus Power of Great Britain & Ireland drives on the third hole, during the fourball matches of the Hero Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Club yesterday. Picture: Kamran Jebreili/AP

Continental Europe secured a 3-2 lead after the opening day of the Hero Cup as course form failed to pay dividends for Great Britain and Ireland.

GB&I captain Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton have all tasted victory at Abu Dhabi Golf Club before but failed to contribute a point for the pre-event favourites.