Ten-acious Angolans proud to hold Mexico

TEN-MAN Angola restored some pride to a flagging African World Cup campaign by holding Group D leaders Mexico to a goalless draw in Hanover.

The World Cup debutantes had to defend with desperation for much of the match, especially in the second half, but managed to keep out the Mexicans even after they were reduced to 10 men, after Andre was sent off.

Angola coach Luis Oliveira Goncalves admitted on the eve of the match his side were fighting for the honour of an entire continent with Tunisia’s 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia the only occasion an African team had avoided defeat before last night’s match.