Trophée Hassan II: Marcel Siem surges four clear after a three-under 69

Germany's Marcel Siem moved four shots clear of the field in the Trophée Hassan II in Morrocco after a third-round 69 at Golf du Palais Royal.

Despite dropping off the pace, Ilonen refused to rule out a dramatic comeback in the final round which would secure his first victory on the European Tour in more than six years. "I think the momentum changed a lot on 11 when I had the penalty shot for the ball moving at address," he said. "I still made four, but after that I hit good and bad shots and I think that affected me. The one thing I did well throughout the day was putt well so I was really pleased with that. "I am four back and would rather be a little bit closer but we have three guys four behind that can catch him but one of us will have to go really low tomorrow and I think the golf course will allow that. I have made enough birdies and eagles to know I can do it, but I just have to avoid the mistakes."