Langelihle Phili was on target for Amakhosi at the FNB Stadium in the 63rd minute before Brazilians substitute Cassius Mailula levelled with his goal on 75 minutes.
Cardoso has added the likes of Antonio Van Wyk, Siyanda Ndlovu and Mailula to his squad alongside a number of loan returnees.
Speaking after dropping their first points of the season, the Downs boss explained he would consider bringing in a new centre-back, midfielder or extra wide player.
He told SuperSport: "Last year I complained a lot about having more options for the front.
"This year we are better, and that allows the coach to be better also.
"Obviously, some of the youngsters here and then they make mistakes. They want to rush a little bit of things, but maturity will come from opportunities that we have to give.
"Obviously, I still think that here and there, in the middle, in the back, we need something more. Let's hope it's something the club is working on, because the season is very tough.
"I think, yeah, centre-back, midfielder, maybe something there on the right. Let's see what is possible to do. But good signs regarding development."
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