R2 LEADERBOARD (GB&I unless stated) -10 S Dyson, M Brier (Aut) -8 G Emerson, MA Jimenez (Spa) -7 D Higgins, C Montgomerie, D Griffiths, S Jeppesen (Swe), S Hansen (Den)

The 28-year-old lies on 10 under along with local favourite Markus Brier, who had a 67 despite a double bogey.

The pair are two shots ahead of Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain and England's Gary Emerson, whose 64 set a new course record in Vienna.

Colin Montgomerie birdied three of the last four holes for a 68 and is among a group of five players on seven under.

Also at that mark are England's David Griffiths and Irishman David Higgins.

Dyson said he had been helped by playing partner Emerson, whose round included an eagle at the 18th.

Seven under is okay - I would have taken that before we started Colin Montgomerie

"We were helping each other out. He's a good lad, we get on well and when you are playing well it helps to bounce off each other," said Dyson.

"We were having a good laugh out there and it keeps it a bit more relaxed."

Dyson, who won his maiden European Tour title in Indonesia in March, added: "I only missed two greens today and one of them was with a nine iron which I shouldn't have really missed but besides that I played some good stuff again."

Mongomerie's storming finish saw him birdie the 15th, 16th and 18th, with his eagle putt at the last stopping just inches from the cup.

"It was patience day today and I needed to keep my head on as much as I can," said the Scot.

"I needed at least a 68 to keep my in touch with the leaders and I have done. Seven under is okay - I would have taken that before we started."