The New Zealanders finished the day with 49 points JEDDAH: Defending America’s Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand extended their lead in the Preliminary Regatta event in Jeddah on Friday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The New Zealanders finished the day with 49 points, which was enough to secure their place in tomorrow’s match race final. In the first race, the Italians, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli were able to sail higher upwind and tack their boat faster to grab first place. Following Luna Rossa, Emirates Team New Zealand got a better last gybe into the finish to take a hard fought second place over the Americans who came out firing after their nightmare first day. The rest of the day’s results were as follows: Day 2: Race 4 1st ITA Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team 2nd NZL Emirates Team New Zealand 3rd USA NYYC American Magic 4th GBR INEOS Britannia 5th SUI Alinghi Red Bull Racing 6th FRA Orient Express Racing Team The second race of the day was won by Emirates Team New Zealand by just 4 seconds over the Italian crew of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. Day 2: Race 5 1st NZL Emirates Team New Zealand 2nd ITA Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team 3rd SUI Alinghi Red Bull Racing 4th USA NYYC American Magic 5th GBR INEOS Britannia 6th FRA Orient Express Racing Team Race three was another drama filled race with the first three boats on a string, cross for cross, Emirates Team New Zealand again winning the race by a matter of seconds over NYYC American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull racing. Day 2: Race 6 1st NZL Emirates Team New Zealand 2nd USA NYYC American Magic 3rd SUI Alinghi Red Bull Racing 4th ITA Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team 5th GBR INEOS Britannia 6th FRA Orient Express Racing Team Overall Standings after Day 2: 1. Emirates Team New Zealand, 49 pts 2. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, 38 pts 3. Alinghi Red Bull Racing, 27 pts 4. INEOS Britannia, 22 pts 5. NYYC American Magic, 16 pts 6. Orient Express Racing Team, 14 pts