Medeama SC coach Tom Strand admits it was painful to see his side lose concentration in the dying moments of his side’s first leg CAF Confederation Cup game with Sundowns in South Africa on Saturday.

Medeama were leading 1-0 up to the 80th minute but the Brazillians scored 3 goals under 10 minutes to finish off the game with a 3-1 victory.

Many expected the Tarkwa based side to hold onto that 1-0 lead but mistakes on the part of goalkeeper Muntari Tagoe and the defenders caused them

 This Tom Strand says it is hurting but hopes to make amends in the second leg which will be played at the Essipong stadium on May 18.

“It was very painful to see my team go through what happened in the last minute of the game, I thought we could have hold on but poor defending caused us,” he said

“Unfortunately we got tired and we were out of position but I hope in all these we are able to change things in the home game.

“That is the only chance we have now, we must ensure we get a good result at home, one that will ensure our passage to the next stage of the competition.”

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