Supermum Holds Off Invaders ; Matthew Leads Despite Good Korea Moves [Edition 2]

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SUPERMUM Catriona Matthew kept her nerve to hold off the formidable Asian invasion to establish a remarkable three-shot lead going into today's final round of the Women's British Open.

Matthew, who gave birth to her second child just 11 weeks ago at the age of 39, bounced back after dropping two early shots for a one- under par 71. She and colourful American Christina Kim top a leaderboard that is packed with Japanese and South Koreans, with the most menacing challenge potentially coming from last year's winner Jiyai Shin, who recorded a fivebirdie round of 68 to be among a chasing pack on level par.

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Supermum Holds Off Invaders ; Matthew Leads Despite Good Korea Moves [Edition 2]

'I have learned to stay patient and hang in there,' said Matthew. 'I'm trying not to get ahead of myself but I feel I do have a really good chance now.' She is aware ...

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