Luna Rossa did not falter at the decisive moment. The advantage over American Magic in the semifinals of the Louis Vuitton Cup had narrowed too much, but the victory in the eighth race means

Ineos Britannia reach the Louis Vuitton Cup final as they clinch a 5-2 semi-final win over Switzerland in Barcelona.

With motivational speeches delivered and celebratory send offs from their respective bases in Barcelona’s Port Vell, both American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing stepped back into the ring to fight their campaign-saving match on the third day of racing at the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi Finals.