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McIlroy knocked out of Match Play

Updated: Saturday, 20 Feb 2010 13:45

Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy

Oliver Wilson knocked fourth seed Rory McIlroy out of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship at the second extra hole in Tuscon on Thursday.

The match went into sudden death when the Northern Ireland star saved himself with an eight-foot putt on the last.

McIlroy, who reached the last eight on his debut 12 months ago, had recovered from four down to beat American Kevin Na on the opening day, but a drive into a bunker at the 20th, followed by a superb chip by Wilson, ended the clash.

Wilson, still searching for his first professional victory despite being part of Europe's last Ryder Cup side, next plays Luke Donald - his third European opponent in a row.

Wilson stated: 'That's a strange one, but I'm obviously delighted to be through. It's mainly relief - that's a great scalp for me.'

Defending champion Geoff Ogilvy was beaten 2&1 by Colombian Camilo Villegas and third seed Jim Furyk was knocked out by South African Charl Schwartzel, but Sergio Garcia came from behind to defeat Dane Anders Hansen.

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