Tiger, McIlroy advance to knockout showdown at WGC Match Play

Three-time tournament winner Tiger Woods rallied to defeat Patrick Cantlay 4&2, advancing to an electrifying knockout match against Rory McIlroy at the WGC-Match Play Championship.

The 14-time major champion holed out from 82 yards for eagle at the par-4 13th in his fightback to book his duel with McIlroy, who beat England's Matthew Fitzpatrick 4&2 to finish an unbeaten group run.

"It's exciting for the tournament. I'm sure it's going to be exciting for us," McIlroy said. "I feel good about my game. I'm going to stick with my game plan and not look at him until I have to near the end."
"I got up early and played some good golf on the front nine," McIlroy said. "I got scrappy toward the end but I'm through and I'm looking forward to tomorrow."
"Patrick got a bad break at nine. I got a free hole there," Woods said. "I tried to carry the momentum to the back nine. I made a big putt at 11 and got it rolling from there."
"I was just trying to get it up close and next thing you know it falls in," Woods said. "I'll take it."
"Going to be a great match. He's playing some good golf as well," Grace said. "I have to go out there and hit some good shots and I'll have a chance."