Zamalek coach Jose Gomez says he expected more from his charges following stalemate against Dreams FC in the CAF Confederation Cup semifinals first leg.
The Egyptian giants were held to a pulsating goalless draw by the Still Believe lads at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday.
The Ghana FA Cup holders will now go into the return leg with the advantage having secured a crucial away draw in Egypt.
"We missed speed and playing our way against Dreams," said the Portuguese boss after the game.
"There were some technical errors and we did not play optimally, but we had many positions that qualified us to win and decide the match," he added.
Gomes has already switched his attention to next week's second leg in Kumasi, Ghana.
"Unfortunately, we were not able to achieve victory and the first half of the semi-final match ended," he continued. "We now need to focus and play the second half well in Ghana.
"Things will be very different in the return match, especially with the grass, humidity and temperature, and even if things are like that, I trust the players," he said.
"We expected more from the players in the match regarding the way we played. We had many chances and did not score, and it is possible that we will score in Ghana, even if at least one goal."
The return leg will be played at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, April 28, 2024.