So it has begun - the Challenger "Pistol Pete" vs the Defender "The Pitbull". Two races were sailed and two costly small mistakes gave the Kiwis the lead and quietened USA's growl. Burling and Ashby look in sync as always on Emirates Team New Zealand and Tom Slingsby seems exasperated after calling some great tactics on Oracle Team USA. Early days but looking ominous... © America's Cup TV
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