CF Interncional de Madrid defenders try to keep up with the speed of Chieffy Caligdong.(Photo by Roy Afable)
It was supposed to be a regular friendly match just before the some parts in the Visayas and Mindanao regions were struck by Typhoon Sendong in the Christmas season. Ironically, it happened just a couple of weeks after the Galaxy came to town. With that, the PFF decided to make it a charity game wherein all proceeds from the event will go straight to the Sendong victims.
During the pre-match press conference, CF Madrid donated 10,000 Euros for those who were devastated by the typhoon. They even brought with them some signed jerseys to be auctioned off for the charity event. Both teams promised to bring an exciting an football match -- which they did. Although the Philippine side known as Azkals Alyansa -- composed of players from the Azkals and select players from different UFL teams -- they lost to the Spaniards 3-1. It was James Younghusband that scored the lone goal for Azkals Alyansa. Nevertheless, it was a win-win situation for everybody.
It was mission accomplished for both teams as the event gathered a lot of cash donations for the typhoon victims. It actually didn't matter which won the game actually. The real winners were those who came to see a world class football match for a cause.
Props to CF Internacional de Madrid for bringing their brand of Spanish football to the country. Their great gesture of playing football here for a cause is something we Filipinos will never forget.
Hat's off also to the Azkals Alyansa.
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