Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has accused the league and match officials of rolling out the red carpet for Orlando Pirates as the Brazilians are on the brink of losing out on the championship for the first time in nine years.
I know people say excuses, excuses, but I invite anyone to really look at the calendar that these boys Sundowns players have been involved in in the last 21 days. We were not beaten by whoever but by the calendar, Cardoso said after Tuesdays 3-2 defeat against TS Galaxy in what was their last league game of the season. Brayan Leon scored a brace against Galaxy, but goals from Victor Letsoalo, Sedwyn George and Mpho Mvelase sealed the deal for the hosts.
After playing Esperance in the CAF Champions League semifinal last month, we played seven matches in 21 days. This the Galaxy game is the fourth in a row on a fourth day. I dont know if you can imagine how it is. It means not sleeping at home.
