Nilsson takes second-round lead at Saint-Omer Open

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SAINT-OMER, France (AP) -- Christian Nilsson shot a 7-under 64 for an overall score of 139 and a two-stroke lead Friday after the second round of the Saint-Omer Open.

The Swede had a bogey-free round, sinking seven birdies in the morning to tie the overnight leader Roope Kakko, who shot a 3-over 74 in the afternoon to drop to third place.

John E. Morgan of England remained second with a 1-over 72, including three bogeys and two birdies for a 141 total. He and Nilsson were the only players under par at the halfway mark of the tournament.

Nilsson, who is ranked 534th in the world, finished seventh at the Italian Open last month.