Ryder Cup: Europe take commanding lead ahead of Sunday's singles

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (CNN) -- A 10-6 scoreline in the Ryder Cup can be dangerous --- just ask Davis Love III.

Two years ago, the then U.S. captain found himself in exactly the same situation as his 2014 European counterpart Paul McGinley does now, with a seemingly insurmountable Saturday night lead.

But that staggering session in Chicago produced a Sunday that will be talked about forevermore in this competition's history as the "Miracle of Medinah."

And it will also provide inspiration for the team talk of both captains; McGinley as he warns against complacency, Tom Watson as he underlines what is possible in this form of golf.

Just as it had done on Friday, it was the afternoon foursomes --- where pairs play alternate shots --- that steered the ship in Europe's direction.

With three matches won, Justin Rose was the man to twist the knife, securing a half on the final green against Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed, to scupper a third straight victory for the American pair.

As Rose and partner Martin Kaymer embraced, the sun's final embers faded ever further over the Ochil Hills in Scotland, taking with it perhaps Team USA's last hopes of a first win on the continent since 1993.

Europe now needs just four-and-a-half points from Sunday's 12 singles matches to secure a third straight Ryder Cup win and its sixth in the last seven.

"The guys were great, and brave, again," McGinley told reporters of his men.

"It was a strong U.S. performance this morning, but we rode that storm, came out strongly and the guys produced again."

When asked what his biggest enemy was now he replied: "Complacency. We need a professional attitude."

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