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(Sports Network) - Scotland's Catriona Matthew shot a three-under 69 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead after the opening round of the HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup.
Kristy McPherson of the United States was is second place at one-under 71, while Brazilian LPGA Tour member Angela Park stood third at even-par 72. Fellow Brazilian Candy Hannemann and American Allison Fouch were two shots further back at 74.
This 36-hole tournament is an unofficial event on the LPGA Tour, which doesn't begin its season until Feb. 12.
The inaugural event, co-sponsored by the Brazilian LPGA Tour, ends with the final round on Sunday.
The remainder of the 15-player field includes Carin Koch (75), Christina Kim (75), Eun-Hee Ji (75), Jill McGill (75), Laura Diaz (75), Jimin Kang (76), Karen Stupples (78), Louise Friberg (78), Patricia Naday de Carvalho (79) and Leta Lindley (81).
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