Tottenham triumphed over Arsenal in the first North London Derby played outside of British shores, with a 1-0 win in Hong Kong.
A 50,000 strong crowd at the Kai Tak Stadium saw new Spurs boss Thomas Frank claim a victory in his debut outing against the Gunners.
"Yeah, that is very pleasing of course," Frank said. "I think we have been very clear that this was not a friendly. It felt like a competitive match. I think you saw it was competitive and if you played in it it was competitive.
"Some of the bits we have been working hard on is the combination of defensive organisation - so high pressure, middle, low, so there are clear principles and that desire to keep a clean sheet because that gives you a big opportunity to win football matches."
An audacious attempt from Pape Matar Sarr from near the halfway line was the difference. The Senegal international caught David Raya off his line seconds before half-time.
"An unbelievable goal. Fantastic, well taken. All the credit to Pape. He has impressed me I must admit. He has been really good in the last four weeks."
Tactical insight
Although it is still very firmly in preseason, the win marks the most significant result for the Dane since joining the Lilywhites, having started life at his new club with a win over Reading and draws against Luton Town and Wycombe Wanderers.
"I think for the team we are building together. I think this was all the positive results or performances you can get just reinforce the messages we try to get into the players and the team feel that. That desire to defend was good as well.
"First half in generally we played very good overall. Second half I felt we defended a bit too much. But that was good and the set pieces I think was a good as well. We defended very well but were also very dangerous."
"A few different bits," Frank began when discussing the tweaks he made during the match.
"That could be in our phase one building up. We wanted Micky a little bit lower so there was an out ball that way or it could be if we went a little bit longer we want Lucas higher. So more tactical instructions."
Reuniting with an old friend
At full-time, Frank was seen embracing new Arsenal midfielder Christian Nørgaard, who he coached at Brentford, Brøndby and in the youth ranks of Denmark.
"It was a little emotional," Frank admitted. "I've known him since he was 15. He's 31 now and I've been training him for 12 years so I can say that I know him pretty well.
"This is the first time I've played against him. He played for me more than 300 games, close to 400 games. It was a bit strange to see him on the other team.
"He's a top player. I can see why Arsenal went for him. So happy that he got this great opportunity late in his career."