Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton make Dubai Desert Classic moves in round two

Rory McIlroy managed to finish his second round minutes before the light disappeared in Dubai

Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy both made significant moves up the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard with six-under-par 66s in round two.

Erik van Rooyen (67) and Fabrizio Zanotti (70) are third on eight under.

McIlroy chipped in for eagle on the par-five 13th and holed four birdies and is in a group on seven under.

However, the Northern Irishman accepted he could have been closer to the lead after missing short birdie attempts on the second, third and eighth holes in particular.

"It could have been better but it was still a 66 in breezy conditions when the greens were getting a little crusty and it's set me up for a good weekend," the winner of this event in 2009 and 2015 told BBC Sport.

"I've got some good memories here and I'd love to get my name on that trophy for the third time."

Hatton also said he was content with his day's work after responding to the opening bogey with a run of four birdies. "I battled back well, gave myself plenty of opportunities and putted lovely," he told BBC Sport.

"Momentum was on my side and I hope it stays with me into the weekend."

More to follow.