Nonetheless, Kekana mentioned their final match gave them a sign of how Esperance will play.
“We all know what to anticipate. Our coach [Miguel Cardoso] has additionally briefed us, however we’ve additionally been on this competitors for various years, so we all know the hostility… it’s one thing we gained’t deal with,” Kekana mentioned.
Within the first leg, Esperance confirmed they have been enjoying for a draw, till Peter Shalulile scored the one objective within the second half to present Sundowns the benefit.
Masandawana might want to keep away from defeat on Tuesday to progress to the semifinal, as even a draw will see them advance.
Kekana, 32, is optimistic they’ll end the job in Tunisia and progress.
“The win within the first leg was a confidence booster, we have been in a position to see what they’re about and what they wished to return out with. They wished to play in transition however we managed to cope with them properly and hopefully we will construct on that going to Tunisia,” he mentioned.
The primary leg in Tshwane final week noticed Esperance supporters conflict with Sundowns followers after the match and this sort of behaviour from the Tunisians might play out tomorrow once more.
Nonetheless, Kekana mentioned this might not hassle them as their focus was on the sector.
“We now have gained expertise and we’re open to all of the challenges we come throughout. It will likely be no totally different, they’ll do no matter they’ll to disrupt us, however we’re sturdy sufficient, we’re dedicated and we will’t await the match.”
Enjoying for a win
Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso mentioned his staff would play for a win, not a draw.
The Brazilians might be greeted by a hostile environment at Esperance’s 65,000-seat Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi, the place Cardoso’s inside data prompted his view that bravery and intelligence could be essential for Downs.
Esperance confirmed their class with their capability to maintain Sundowns at arm’s size at Loftus.
Cardoso mentioned how “convincing” his staff might need come throughout was irrelevant — within the Champions League the end result was all the things.
“A 0-0 end result could be a constructive end result, a 1-0 win is a constructive end result at dwelling, however it doesn’t imply something. Champions League matches are for grown-ups, not for teenagers and never for naive gamers. For those who endure a blow within the final 10 minutes then you’ll be crying as a result of you’ll give them a serious benefit.
“Enjoying to win there’s additionally about not being naive in the best way you assault. There’s at all times a second if you assault that you’re weak and people are the moments the place Esperance are sturdy.”
Cardoso mentioned Downs couldn’t deviate from their energy of carpet soccer away, however needed to do all the things sensibly.
