America's Cup Preliminary Regatta: Emirates Team New Zealand qualify for final with two wins

America's Cup: Team NZ dominate again to qualify for match race final in Jeddah

Cup defenders progress to decider a day early after winning more tight races in the America's Cup preliminary regatta in Jeddah.

Team New Zealand dominate for second day at America’s Cup Jeddah

JEDDAH: Defending America’s Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand extended their lead in the Preliminary Regatta event in Jeddah on Friday. The New Zealanders finished the day with 49 points, which was enough to secure their place in tomorrow’s match race final. In the first race, the Italians, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli were able to sail higher upwind and tack their boat faster to grab first place.

America's Cup Preliminary Regatta: Emirates Team New Zealand qualify for final with two wins

"Emirates Team New Zealand took two victories and a second place to help them into the grand final of the America\u0027s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday. The experienced Kiwis, led by Peter Burling, used the full extent of their knowhow to overcome a fiercely-competitive Luna Rossa, who were spurred on by their 19-year-old debutant Marco Gradoni."