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Aki Iwai fired a 6-under 66 to seize a one-shot lead at the Toto Japan Classic, while defending champion Nasa Hataoka slipped three strokes behind after a disappointing 72.
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Aki Iwai has grabbed a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Toto Japan Classic - the last stop on the LPGA's Asian swing. Her blistering 6-under 66 on Saturday moved her to 15-under 201 overall.
Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol is breathing down her neck. A superb 65 leaves her just one stroke adrift. Two shots further back sit South Korea's Youmin Hwang and Japan's Erika Hara, both carding 68.
Nasa Hataoka, who won this event last year in a playoff, had a forgettable day. After leading through two rounds, she limped to a 72 and now trails by three shots. She's joined at 12-under by three other players.
Sunday's final round promises fireworks. Iwai will have a target on her back, but momentum is firmly on her side.
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