the teams walk out at the Jalan Besar stadium

Vasco were tough opposition with a lot of skillful players as seen in their win over Singapore on match day one

the team gather for the pre match photo

City's physicality was an important feature of the win

David Brooks cooly finishes to put City in the lead after a great pull back from Aaron Nemane

Brad McDonagh makes a double save to preserve the one goal lead

Resident practical joke merchant Yvan Wassi strikes for goal

Joe Nuttall doubles City lead with his first touch after coming on at half time

the players congratulate Joe Nuttall on his goal

a string of fine saves made Brad McDonagh a worthy recipient of the MOTM award

Scott Sellers is joined by Brad McDonagh and captain Tom Holland at the press conference

a view from the stands

Coach Darren Bowman leads the team through a series of drills

Goalkeeper Daniel Grimshaw and Adam Robinson go for a drink

in this drill, the emphasis was on keeping the ball which is important in the heat

in this one the players had to control and pass the ball back to their partner from their knees

another vital water break for the team

the standard of finishing was high from this crossing exercise

it's safe to say that there are some accomplished jugglers in this group

skills coach Kristian Wilson organises the boys into another drill

the skyline in Singapore is one of the most jawdropping in the world