Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns wrap up Austria tour ahead of Betway Premiership opener

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso shifts focus to the Betway Premiership following their pre-season tour of Austria. Photo: Backpagepix Mamelodi Sundownswrapped up their pre-season training camp in Austria with a 1-1 draw against reigning Algerian champions MC Alger on Sunday. The Braziliansnow return home to prepare for the start of theBetway Premiershipafter finishing the tour with two draws and one defeat.MC Alger took the lead in the 55th minute through a superb strike from Zinedine Ferhat, threatening to condemn Sundowns to a second successive defeat.

The Braziliansnow return home to prepare for the start of theBetway Premiershipafter finishing the tour with two draws and one defeat. MC Alger took the lead in the 55th minute through a superb strike from Zinedine Ferhat, threatening to condemn Sundowns to a second successive defeat. However, Brayan Leon restored parity in the 74th minute as Miguel Cardoso’s side salvaged a draw in their final outing before the new campaign.

Earlier in the tour, Sundowns drew 1-1 with German side Hertha Berlin before suffering a 2-0 defeat to Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal.On paper, failing to win any of their three friendlies may appear concerning.But the results require context. Earlier in the tour, Sundowns drew 1-1 with German side Hertha Berlin before suffering a 2-0 defeat to Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal. On paper, failing to win any of their three friendlies may appear concerning.

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Cardoso used much of the tour to assess fringe players and younger members of the squad rather than his established starters. The camp also provided valuable opportunities for players hoping to force their way into the first-team picture.

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