Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy overcome torrent of abuse to leave Europe on brink of famous Ryder Cup win

Team Europe's Shane Lowry celebrates with Rory McIlroy after winning the match on the 18th hole during the Ryder Cup day two fourballs

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry overcame a torrent of personal abuse to win their first full point together and leave Europe on the brink of their fifth away win in the Ryder Cup.

After winning the morning foursomes 3-1 to extend their overnight lead to five points, Luke Donald’s troops resisted the crowd abuse and won the fourballs session 3-1 to become the first away team to win the first four sessions and take a 11.5 to 4.5 lead into Sunday's 12 singles.

The abuse of McIlroy and Lowry was relentless, but with a concession at the 18th, they finished wi

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