Swallows and Sundowns produced a six-goal thriller, with the game ending 3-3, and The Dube Birds go into the second leg at Dobsonville Stadium next Sunday with a much needed away-goals advantage.
Speaking to KickOff.com, Marques praises his players for what he terms an "excellent performance" against the Brazilians.
"I am very happy, especially after a lot of critism following our 3-1 defeat against Platinum Stars last week," Marques says.
"Sundowns are a quality side but we came here to play football. I think my players showed a great attitude and character today and overall I was pleased with our performance.
"They had a penalty and committed some silly mistakes but that's part of football."
Marques says they will go into the second leg with extra caution, as Sundowns are also entirely capable of scoring three in The Birds' backyard.
"If we can score three goals away from home, then Sundowns can also do a similar thing. This was only the first half, and now we are going for the second half in Dobsonville.
"We look forward to scoring goals at home to qualify for the final."
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The Phefeni Boy
posted: 12:43 pm
Just the other day he was blaming players and today he us praising players.....this man is useless.....Swallows need to hire a coach....these players can coach themselves in the mean time....
I agree with The Phefeni Boy, this lollipop sucker must go otherwise i see disaster for Swallows this season. They will go back to being labelled "Hlala Kwa Bafileyo"
Play Nyandoro at the back while Daniel's is available and fit again...then you will be escorted by police at Dobson come Sunday. Uyasiqhela maarn drunken-coach, nxaaaaaaa!!!
And the sooner you get rid of Mwanjale, the better....he will cost you your job....you have been warned.
Ka bo yellow
Zeca sies man,how can u b happy for a draw whereas u were leading,please take this advise if u signed new players u sundowns wouldnt equalized,plesae my man try to shut the back door.....u cant win with this current players my man,they r old and tired please sign new players before closing date.....u cant b Gordon...