Bulldog Santos Grind Sweet Win Against Babes.

(From Cape Argus (South Africa) - AAGM)

Byline: Rodney Reiners

Santos were made to sweat before winning through to the next round of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Cup soccer competition.

Ghana's King Faisal Babes turned in an impressive, spirited performance at Athlone yesterday. And they can consider themselves desperately unlucky not to have stolen the game.

Babes were, by far, the better team on the day.

But, once again, as has so often been the case for Santos over the past few seasons, the victory was built on solid, resolute and obdurate defence.

The enthusiastic Ghanaians played with verve and urgency. They were …