Such is the elite level at which Mamelodi Sundowns are operating that a fighting 2-2 Caf Champions League draw against Egyptian giants Al Ahly in Cairo is met only with disappointment.
Goals by Peter Shalulile and Thapelo Morena helped the Brazilians to a hard-fought share of the spoils at Al-Salam Stadium on Saturday night as Downs maintained top position in Group B, unbeaten having also notched two wins.
“We are disappointed we only got one point because we wanted all three, we wanted to win today and didn’t but it is an important point against a very good team,” said Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena.He said Downs are still a long way from qualification for the knockout stages. “I have maintained from day one we have very good teams [in Group B] and must take it one step at a time. The focus is on hosting Al Ahly in Pretoria and make sure we fight again for the points, and then we see where we go from there.”Mokwena said the Brazilians have done well to gain seven points from three matches given most of their starting XI are Champions League rookies.
“Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Mothobi Mvala, Neo Maema, Cassius Mailula, Teboho Mokoena and Aubrey Modiba are playing in the Champions League for the first time.
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