I was surprised — Beganovic on Mamelodi Sundowns changes and TS Galaxy’s tactical gain

TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic believes a mix of surprise team selection, tactical bravery and unfamiliar conditions played a decisive role in his side’s Nedbank Cup triumph over Mamelodi Sundowns. Sundowns arrived at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium fresh from two emotionally and physically demanding encounters — a continental assignment followed by a top-of-the-table league clash. While Beganovic anticipated some rotation from Miguel Cardoso, the scale of change still caught him off guard. “I expected at least five changes and then I saw before the game nine, I think ten with the keeper,” Beganovic admitted. Only one player played the...