The South Africans currently lead Group F after edging South Korea’s Ulsan HD 1-0 in their opener but anticipate a tough challenge at the TQL Stadium.
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“Upsets can happen when the mental conviction of the team is strong and their emotional connection is so strong that magic can happen,” Cardoso told a press conference.
“And that's what I will try to create as an ambiance in the team; ambition, conviction, determination and the right emotion to play such a game and produce a good result.
“We're going to play against a team that is very aggressive. It's a team that scores 40% of their goals from counter pressings.”
Sundowns will face Brazilian club Fluminense in their final group match next Wednesday.