Eurasiancup

Europeans defended

Paul Casey insisted Europe were not guilty of complacency after losing the opening session of the third EurAsia Cup at Glenmarie Golf & Country Club in Malaysia.

Casey and Tommy Fleetwood gave Thomas Bjorn’s side a flying start with a 4&3 victory over Ben An and Kiradech Aphibarnrat in the opening fourball match, but Team Asia fought back to lead 3.5 to 2.5 after day one.

The inaugural contest finished as a 10-10 tie in 2014, with Europe cruising to a 13-point win two years ago and entering this year’s contest as favourites.