Manqoba Mngqithi remains optimistic that his side can still collect some victories in the CAF Champions League group stage after Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by AS Maniema Union.
Sundowns were held to an underwhelming stalemate at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday night as neither side failed to break the deadlock.
For the visiting Maniema, the point was a good one having come into the encounter as underdogs against the 2016 CAF Champions League champions.
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While Mngqithi was not entirely unhappy with his side's performance, he insisted that he is not yet pressing the panic buttons.
"To be straightforward, I think in this group, we have even more potential to win more matches away from home," Mngqithi told journalists after the game.
"I see it like that. I also see us winning some matches at home. At this stage, I have not pressed any panic buttons because I think it would have been catastrophic had we lost this match after losing the[Carling Knockout] final.
"I still believe the group that played today [Tuesday] gave a good account of themselves. It's just those final decisions, maybe not taking advantage of some situations.
"There were some good breaks that we got. There was a two-versus-one and suddenly you can't even get a shot on goal. But there are many positive things that I can take out under the circumstances," he said.
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The draw leaves Sundowns in second place in Group B behind AS FAR - the only side to win their opening match in the group.
They will now turn their attention back to the Betway Premiership, where they tackle Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Kick-off is at 20:00.