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Mukudzei Chingwere Sports Reporter
ANGOLAN side Clube Desportivo Primero Agosto still have a lot of respect for Zimbabwean champions, FC Platinum and are not yet celebrating qualification for the CAF Champions League first round.

The two teams meet in a preliminary round, second leg tie at Mandava tomorrow.
FC Platinum are trailing the Angolans 0-3, but Norman Mapeza’s men have refused to throw in the towel ahead of the make-or-break showdown.

Primero Agosto conceded at last night’s pre-match news conference that they still have a lot to do against what they called “a very good, but unlucky side.”

For their part, FC Platinum, who were represented by assistant coach Patrick Mandizha, said they are now better prepared for their opponents than in the first leg.

“When we went to Angola, we did not know much about the opponent, they had a new coach, which means new tactics and a lot of things had changed.

“But this time around we are confident that we are better prepared for the game, (and) the guys are raring to go.
“In Angola we made many mistakes, but this time we are looking for a positive result at home,” said Mandizha.

Primero Agosto assistant coach Ivo Traca said the Zimbabwean champions were a very good side, who were just unfortunate to leave Luanda empty-handed.

“We have an advantage coming into this match, but the mission is not yet finished.
“We are playing against a team that knows how to play the ball, with fast transitions and how to keep possession.
“They could have scored one or two goals in Angola, but they were not lucky enough.

“We are coming here to balance our attack and defence, we will attack and defend when need be, we will play as a team,” said Traca.
The Angolans will have a feel of the match venue this afternoon at 3pm.