Team Europe secured a second victory on US soil as they clinched a 15-13 win over Team USA at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.
Heading into the day, Europe had a two-point lead over the counterparts and only needed five points to retain the coveted trophy.
It was Matilda Castren’s point which ensured Europe would be heading back across the Atlantic with trophy in hand, while Emily Kristine Pedersen in the final match of the day sealed the victory.
Europe started the day brightly and got on the board early when rookie Leona Maguire produced a phenomenal match against Jennifer Kupcho to win 5&4.
Another point soon went on the board when Madelene Sagstrom managed to secure a 3&2 victory over Ally Ewing.
Minutes later Celine Boutier clinched a 5&4 win over Mina Harigae to put Europe into pole position – only need two points to retain the trophy.
An excellent contest in the first match of the day went all the way to 18 where Anna Nordqvist and Lexi Thompson each earned half a point for their teams.
Nelly Korda pulled a point back for the Americans with a _ win over Georgia Hall before Nanna Koerstz Madsen secured a half point against Austin Ernst.
Team USA gained two more points when Megan Khang and Brittany Altomare beat Sophia Popov and Carlota Ciganda to bring the scores to 13-11.
Retaining the trophy came down to Castren as she went onto 18 1 up in her match and rolled in her putt to halve the hole and seal that all-important 14th point.
The Americans claimed another two points as Yealimi Noh and Jessica Korda defeated Mel Reid and Charley Hull.
Despite being 3 up with three holes to play, Pedersen against Danielle Kang went down to 18 and the Dane birdied the last hole to secure Europe’s 15th and final point.
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