The Philippine Team Azkals Alyansa lost against the visiting team CF Internacional de Madrid with the finals score at 3-1. The Philippine Team were trailing at 2-nil during the first half but the Azkals rebounded in the second half scoring their only goal through the effort of James Younghusband.
The Azkals Alyansa were not giving up especially during the second half wherein they were able to have possession most of the time and more chances of attacking and scoring but only one goes straight to the goal.
The (–foul word(s) removed–)ists made by ace striker Chieffy Caligdong to James Younghusband is one of the most beautiful plays made by the Azkals against one of most formidable team in Spain.
James Caligdon scored through a header from an (–foul word(s) removed–)ist made by Chieffy Caligdong.
Scoring for CF Interncional de Madrid were Rufino Sanchez at around 15 minutes of the first half. It was followed by Daniel Fernandez at 32 minutes. The number 24 jersey Fernandez was also named as the man of the match.
The last scorer from Spanish team CF Internacional de Madrid is attacking Midfielder Ignacio Benache Feijoo to wrap up the game and put the Azkals at 3-1.
The game between the Philippine Azkals Alyansa and CFIM is considered as one of the preparation for the upcoming 2012 AFC Challenge Cup. Although the game is just a charity game, it is a rare opportunity for the team to compete against a Spanish team.