BOSTON: South Africa’s Retief Goosen, who is looking for his second win of 2009, is tied with two Americans for the lead after the third round of the $7.5 million Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday.

Goosen shot a three-under 68 to move to 13-under 200 and a share of the overall lead with Steve Stricker (65) and Sean O’Hair (70). The leaderboard features nine players within three shots of the leaders, including Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (67) and Aussie John Senden (70).

Harrington is in a three-way tie at 12-under 201 with Rancho Cucamonga’s Kevin Na (66) and Scott Verplank (68). Americans Jerry Kelly (67) and Kevin Sutherland (69) are two shots back at 11-under 202.

Tiger Woods failed to mount a charge by shooting a one-over 72. He is nine shots behind Goosen. Woods, who hit his first tee shot into the trees, would fall out of first place in the FedEx Cup standings if Stricker wins on Monday.

Like Goosen, O’Hair will be looking for his second victory of the year in final round. He nailed two birdies on his final three holes. O’Hair is having

one of the best tournament’s of his season but said he felt nervous going into the final round. Meanwhile, Stricker rolled in an eagle on the 18th hole to go with seven birdies.