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Swallows to overcome Downs lead? Coach responds

Mbabane Swallows Coach Caleb Ngwenya has commented on whether his side can overturn a 4-0 deficit against Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Eswatini outfit were outclassed in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.

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"Ja, it was a very difficult game for the boys. Tactically, they were very quicker than us, getting to the ball first," Ngwenya told SABC Sport.

"We tried to get close to them, but the class showed because they were able to find space. 

"When we tried to regroup in the second half to calm down and start to build again, we started to play but they were they still on top of us."

"The goals came in very early and they unsettled us. The three goals came from our mistakes because we are losing the ball in critical areas in our half.

Swallows are likely to remain in South Africa to prepare for the second leg in Pretoria next weekend.

When asked if Swallows can overturn the deficit, he added, "We'll go back and prepare, but it's very tough for the boys. We will learn from here and move forward," the coach added.

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