The Amakhosi mentor was relieved that his players did not throw in the towel after conceding two early goals in the cup clash with the Brazilians
Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter was pleased with his side's character against Mamelodi Sundowns in Sunday's MTN8 2-1 penalty shootout defeat, following a 2-2 draw at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Downs had looked rampant in the opening 30 minutes of the game and had been 2-0 up after 23 minutes after goals from Peter Shalulile and Themba Zwane.
There was also a let-off soon after when Lyle Lakay smashed a piledriver into the post.