Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena was annoyed that his side had to play a day after the international break following their elimination from the Carling Knockout Cup.

The Brazilians suffered their second consecutive defeat in a penalty shootout after they went down 5-4 against TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday.

The match could not be settled after 120 minutes of play as the game ended 2-2 after extra-time.

Mokwena was left frustrated as he was forced to field a “B team” as most of his players were on duty with the national team.

“It counts for nothing doesn’t it,” Mokwena told SuperSport TV after the game.

“Who cares that you are 2-0 down and you are 10 men.

“Who cares that you play the day after – and you tell me of any club in the world, any club, I’m waiting – a day after the FIFA break.

“Who cares that you have the Footballer of the Season not here, that you have the Goalkeeper of the Year not here, who cares that you (don’t) have the Defender of the Year, who cares?

“Everyone will say these are excuses. People will celebrate our downfall and that’s ok, because as human beings we plan but God decides. If he decides that we shouldn’t win, then as one of his kids I have to trust in his wisdom.”

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