Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, says his staff’s emphatic 5–1 victory over Remo Stars within the CAF Champions League second-round first leg was constructed on respect and meticulous preparation for the Nigerian champions.
The South African powerhouse have been in imperious kind on the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, asserting dominance from begin to end towards a Remo Stars aspect making their debut at this stage of the competitors.
Talking after the match, Cardoso praised his gamers for executing their tactical plan completely, stressing that their method stemmed from a real respect for the opposition.
“Truly, I didn’t imagine we may rating 5 objectives. We revered Remo Stars, and that’s why we have been in a position to rating the objectives we scored,” Cardoso mentioned.
Sundowns opened the scoring early by way of Tashreeq Matthews, earlier than Peter Shalulile doubled the lead earlier than halftime. The second half noticed Miguel Reisinho, Arthur De Oliveira, and Katlego Ntsabeleng add to the tally, sealing a commanding win.
Remo Stars managed a comfort by way of Samson Olasupo’s spectacular long-range strike within the 76th minute, but it surely was little aid for the house followers who witnessed their aspect unravel below relentless stress.
With the second leg set for South Africa, Sundowns now have one foot within the group stage, whereas Remo Stars face an uphill activity needing a near-miraculous turnaround to maintain their continental dream alive.
