Rikard Karlberg takes the lead in Moscow

Rikard Karlberg has opened up a two-shot lead at the Russian Open in Moscow.

The Swede, who shared the overnight lead with Simon Dyson and Liang Wen-chong, carded 68 for his second round at Tseleevo Golf & Polo Club to reach nine-under-par.

Chasing him is a group of four players, including Liang, on seven-under. Michael Hoey, Alexandre Kaleka and Matthew Baldwin are also a part of that quartet.

Dyson, who did not drop a shot during yesterday's five-under 68, went around in 74 blows to finish the day six off the pace.

Meanwhile, Soren Kjeldsen, Robert Rock and Shiv Kapur all missed the four-over cut mark.