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Fitzpatrick, Edberg share Czech Masters lead

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Matt Fitzpatrick of England watches his shot in the first round of the 2013 U.S. Amateur Championship at The Country Club on August 18, 2013 in Brookline, Massachusetts (AFP Photo/Jim Rogash)

Prague (AFP) - England's former US Amateur champion Matt Fitzpatrick and Pelle Edberg of Sweden shared the lead at the halfway stage of the Czech Masters on Friday.

Fitzpatrick, just 20, carded three birdies and an eagle in a round of 67, giving him an 11 under par total.

That was matched late in the day by Edberg who likewise added a 67 to his opening 66.