Europe retain Solheim Cup after dramatic draw

Leona Maguire and home favourite Carlota Ciganda inspire team in Spain

Team Europe with the Solheim Cup following day three of the Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin, Malaga. Picture: John Walton/PA

Home favourite Carlota Ciganda played a starring role as Europe retained the Solheim Cup after a thrilling 14-14 draw with the United States, the first in the biennial contest's history.

Trailing 4-0 after the opening foursomes, Suzann Pettersen's side rallied magnificently at Finca Cortesin and it fittingly fell to Spanish star Ciganda to ensure the trophy would remain in Europe with her fourth win from four matches.