Wonder shot helps Olazabal squeeze past Howell
15th Sep 2005, 21:37 GMT
VIRGINIA WATER, England, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Jose Maria Olazabal produced a typically gritty display to edge out unlucky Briton David Howell by one hole in a thrilling first-round tie at the World Match Play Championship on Thursday.
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