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Rory McIlroy has been knocked out of the WGC Match play event after being overtaken by Oliver Wilson at the second extra hole.
Rory McIlroy has been knocked out of the WGC-Accenture Match Play event after being overtaken by England's Oliver Wilson.

England's Oliver Wilson knocked out McIlroy at the second extra hole.

He lipped out with a great chip for eagle, but it did not matter as McIlroy, who lost every par five in the match, had bunkered his drive and could not match Wilson's birdie.

Wilson stated after his victory over McIlroy: "I'm obviously delighted, but it's mainly relief. That's a great scalp for me."

Luke Donald will be his third European opponent in a row and he added: "It's a strange one, but European golf is in a strong place right now."

Ian Poulter made it, at least, four Englishmen through when he saw off Autralian Adam Scott 2&1 and Wilson said:

"We're only a small country and to have nine in the field is fantastic - a great achievement."

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