MELBOURNE, Australia - Adam Scott moved in the right direction Saturday at the Australian Masters, shooting a 1-under 71 to pull to within four strokes of the lead as he attempts to win the tournament for the third consecutive year. Will Richardson Jersey .Scott got some help from gusty winds that affected the last few groups. He trailed by six when he finished, but an hour later, Paul Spargo, playing in the final group, was the leader after a 71 and a 54-hole total of 8-under 208.That was one stroke better than second-round leader Michael Wright, who bogeyed four holes on the back nine for a 74 and after he and fellow Australian Spargo were told they were on the clock for slow play.Im happy with the result considering the conditions, I made some good shots coming in, said Spargo. Who knows what well get weather-wise tomorrow.The forecast for Sunday was for lighter winds from the south, just the opposite of the strong northerlies that buffeted Metropolitan Golf Course on Saturday.Three Australians were tied for third, two strokes behind — 18-year-old amateur Lucas Herbert, who had the round of the day with a 65, Nick Cullen (66) and James Nitties (67).I was quite fortunate to get out before the weather really hit, said Herbert, whose 7-under came in mostly calm morning conditions. That wind was really tough on the last four holes.Geoff Ogilvy, the 2006 U.S. Open champion, shot 71 and was in a group three shots behind and tied for sixth.Scott, tied for eighth with seven others, shot 39 on the front nine after three bogeys and a birdie, but made a run on the back with four birdies in eight holes before making bogey on 18. Twice he needed two shots to get out of bunkers.Still, Scott remained optimistic heading into Sunday.I hung in there, I felt I swung the club today better than before, and thats something I need to keep going for tomorrow, Scott said. You never know, I might be within shouting distance.Anyone sitting in my position is going out with no pressure. Posting a number is a big thing in a golf tournament with some tough finishing holes here.Scott will go up against world No. 1 Rory McIlory at next weeks Australian Open in Sydney, where the Northern Irishman is the defending champion.Last year at Royal Sydney, McIlroy birdied the 18th hole to relegate Scott to second and prevent the Australian from capturing all three of his countrys majors — the PGA, Masters and Open.Americans Zac Blair (69) and Boo Weekley (70) were at 2-under, six behind Spargo. Another American, Kyle Stanley, shot 73 and was another stroke back. Cheap Jaguars Jerseys Authentic . Ferrer was unable to find his rhythm in losing 6-4, 6-2 to Teymuraz Gabashvili in his opening match while Nadal struggled past fellow Spanish player Albert Ramos 7-6 (2), 6-4. Nadal eventually overcame his 103rd-ranked opponent to reach the third round, rebounding from a surprise loss to Ferrer in the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals. Tanner Lee Jersey . Austin Watson, Scott Ford, Filip Forsberg and Mark Van Guilder had the other goals for the Admirals (30-21-12). Scott Darling made 30 saves for his 10th win of the season. http://www.cheapjaguarsjerseyselite.com/ . Milan was held to 1-1 at home by Torino. Cagliari scored six minutes from halftime when Mauricio Pinilla blasted home from the penalty spot after Facundo Roncaglia tripped Marco Sau. The home side could have doubled its tally in stoppage time as first Fiorentina defender Stefan Savic almost scored an own goal then Albin Ekdals shot clipped the top of the upright.It is crunch time for Vancouver Whitecaps. With six matches remaining the Caps currently hold the fifth and final playoff spot in Major League Soccers Western Conference - but Vancouvers postseason chances could look very different by Saturday night. In what will be their biggest game of the season so far, the Whitecaps head to Portland to face a Timbers side that sits just one point and one lace below them in the West (Saturday at 5pm et/2pm pt live on TSN). The Form: The Whitecaps havent won enough games recently – just two in their last 12 – but at least they have started scoring again. Vancouver went four games without a goal before beating San Jose at home last week, then losing 2-1 at FC Dallas on Saturday. There were plenty of positives to draw from their performance at Dallas, but its now eight matches without a win away from home for the Caps, dating back to their 4-3 triumph at Portland on June 1. With three home games remaining and three on the road, whether the Caps make the playoffs will likely depend on how many points they can pick up at BC Place from games against Real Salt Lake, FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids, but if they can avoid defeat in Portland it would give their hopes a massive boost. Like the Whitecaps, the Portland Timbers havent been consistent enough through the summer months. They come into this match unbeaten in their last three matches, but have only won four games since the World Cup break and have dropped points at home in their last two with a 4-2 defeat against Seattle and a 3-3 tie versus San Jose. The Big Question: Will one of Vancouvers young guns regain their scoring touch? The Whitecaps decided not to make a move to bolster their attacking options before the MLS roster freeze earlier this week with Vice President of Soccer Operations Greg Anderson telling Marc Weber of The Province: "We were looking at long and short-term options. We werent going to mortgage our future to bring someone in. "We spent a lot of time researching any option to determine whether the player fit into our playing style and whether their character would fit in, and we just decided that none of the options that presented themselves were the right fit," he said. The Whitecaps already have targets identified to bring to the club in January, but for now their postseason chances will likely rely on Erik Hurtado, Darren Mattocks or Kekuta Manneh scoring some goals down the stretch. Hurtado got five in five games earlier this season, including one against Portland, but he then had a long drought prior to finding the net at Dallas last week. He took the goal well in Frisco, and Carl Robinson will be hoping Hurtados strike can be the start of another hot streak. The Opposition: Last season, Portland set the standard in the Western Conference. They qualified for the playoffs for the first time in MLS, setting club records for points (57), wins (14) and goals scored (54). They finished just two points behind Supporters Shield winners New York Red Bulls. However, this year has been a ddifferent story and the Timbers find themselves currently chasing the final playoff place in the West. Cheap Jaguars Jerseys. Only Chivas USA has conceded more goals in the West than the Timbers this season, and their home form has not been as strong as they would want. But Caleb Porters side has no problem scoring goals. While they may lack at the back, they have plenty of creativity and attacking options going forward, making them an exciting team to watch. Diego Valeri must be stopped if the Caps are to get anything from the game. The excellent Argentine playmaker has eight goals and 13 assists this season, and comes into the match in very good form. He had a goal and an assist in the 2-2 tie at Colorado last week, and has five assists in his last three matches. Max Urruti scored twice in the Timbers 4-2 Champions League win at home to CD Olimpia of Honduras on Tuesday, and Canadian international Will Johnson also found the net in that match. Johnson has a habit of coming up with big performances against Vancouver. The Lineup: Robinson has switched to a 4-4-2 diamond midfield in recent weeks and is likely to stick with that at Portland. After resting Pedro Morales at Dallas, the Whitecaps captain should return to the XI at a venue where he had one of his best games of the season. Morales had two goals and two assists on his last visit to Portland. Veteran defender Andy OBrien is expected to return after being rested at Dallas. OBrien has started to form a strong partnership alongside the Caps excellent new signing Kendall Waston and it will be important to have the duo back together against the Timbers. The main decision for Robinson will be who to play up front. Hurtado should get the start after scoring at Dallas last week. There is also the potential boost to his game because he is returning home, having grown up in Beaverton, just outside Portland. Sebastian Fernandez would seem the likely choice to partner Hurtado in attack. The Odds: The Whitecaps have already been to Portland this season and come away with three points. They also scored four goals on that day back in June to earn their most memorable win of the season so far - but that was their first victory against the Timbers in MLS. The Caps record (1-4-5) shows the problems they have had getting maximum points against their Cascadia rivals in the past few years. The Whitecaps form and confidence is not at the same level it was when they secured the 4-3 victory earlier this year, but they still have the ability within the squad to cause an upset against a Portland side that has had some struggles at home this season. At this stage of the season - and with the Timbers just behind them in the standings - a draw away from home would be something to celebrate for the Caps before they head home for back-to-back matches at BC Place. Where to Watch: Jason deVos and Perry Solkowski join me for Portland Timbers against Vancouver Whitecaps live from Providence Park on Saturday. The broadcast gets underway at 5pm et/2pm pt on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, and TSN5. Cheap Diamondbacks Jerseys Cheap Braves Jerseys Cheap Orioles Jerseys Cheap Red Sox Jerseys Cheap Cubs Jerseys Cheap White Sox Jerseys Cheap Reds Jerseys Cheap Indians Jerseys Cheap Rockies Jerseys Cheap Tigers Jerseys Cheap Astros Jerseys Cheap Royals Jerseys Cheap Angels Jerseys Cheap Dodgers Jerseys Cheap Marlins Jerseys ' ' '