‘This is only halfway’: Sundowns coach Mokwena after big win in Algeria

“What I would to say is congratulations to this group, football club in its entirety and everybody involved, to the supporters at home and I am sure they enjoyed this match.” 

Mokwena praised his players for a big performance. 

“Credit to the players, big personality and big performance and a lot of respect because they are incredible human beings. I said it at the press conference I have warm feelings because we are honest people and we do our best every time. 

“It is the quarterfinal of the Champions League, it is tough and we should be under no illusions that the scoreline represents how physical and demanding this game was for us.

“We did a lot of work on the opposition, prepared and put in on a lot of hours to make sure the performance was good. We beat a very good side with a lot of Algerian internationals.” 

Sundowns ended a run of four league and cup games without a win in Algiers.

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