 International series, oh man, is the first of the season on the Asian tour but already it set a terrific standard for the rest to follow. 11 players within three shots going into the final round here in Muscat. Defending champion Takumi Kanai is a little bit further back than that but a fine 70 today and it's seven under par. It's been a pretty good defense. He could yet make it two in a row. Not such a good day for Mito Pereira. He led by one overnight and despite a good start including this terrific approach into the second he could do no better than a 76. He too is back on seven under. There are five players at 11 under par just one out of the lead including the Chinese amateur Samson Zhang pulling this putt for Eagle at the 12th and a round of 68. It was a 68 two for Traverse Smythe. He's overdue an international series when this was a birdie putt at 11 for the Australian. 68 two for Smythe and he too is in that big group at 11 under par. So too is the man who only won his Asian tour card last month at the Cusill, Justin Keban of the Philippines. He's a 67 today and everyone on the Asian tour will be delighted as he promised a wad up there. His last Asian tour win came back in 2014 but a 65 today including this superb putt at the 13th. So five men and 11 under par but two will share the lead at 12 under and neither dropped a shot today. Carlos Ortiz lovely chip here at the 7th to set up a birdie. He was round in 68 with no bogies. Louis Stazin was one better. He's already won twice in recent weeks won twice in South Africa in December. He could very easily win tomorrow because he's playing beautifully. A birdie at the 16th around of 67 no drop shots and he shares the lead with Carlos Ortiz at 12 under par. What a day. Lies and wait tomorrow.