Team USA’s on song early

AMERICA’S Cup defender Oracle Team USA edged Emirates Team New Zealand to seize a vital first victory in tense racing on Bermuda’s Great Sound.

Team USA, skippered by Jimmy Spithill, beat New Zealand by 11 seconds in the second race of the day – halting the Kiwis’ run of five straight wins. New Zealand still leads the firstto-seven points series 4-1 – having opened with a one-point deficit thanks to the USA’s topping the qualifying round-robin.