James Younghusband and his much deserved CLEAR DREAM MATCH Trophy. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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By Jude Bautista

Although it was an exhibition game it was played with as much intensity and ferocity as any international match the AZKALS have played abroad. It was the third and deciding game between Team James and Team Phil Younghusband. An equal amount of AZKALS players were there for each squad reinforced with legends from Manchester United.

Unilever’s head of PR for Personal Care Apples Aberin gives out the medal for TEAM JAMES. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Andy Cole runs past Paul Schole behind them is Simon Greatwich. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Pinoys trooped to the University of Makati Stadium to witness the conclusion along with Manchester United’s Andy Cole and Paul Scholes. Upcoming players that were discovered through the CLEAR grass roots program were also part of the line up.

from left: Phil Younghusband and TEAM JAMES’ Valentine Kama. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Ticket sales of the CLEAR DREAM MATCH benefitted the Tuloy Foundation founded by DON BOSCO, which aims to help street kids be integrated to mainstream society. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Last April, CLEAR brought Manchester United trainers and coaches and taught 32 up coming players under 20, which were whittled down to 6. They were divided to play in the CLEAR DREAM MATCH as well: Javier Augstine Gayoso, Miko Mabanag and Yoshiharu Koizumi for TEAM PHIL and Jose Primo Santos, Daniel Gadia and Joseph Diamante for TEAM JAMES.

Ticket sales from the sold out venue also benefitted the Tuloy Foundation, which aims to help street kids be integrated to mainstream society.

Ticket sales of the CLEAR DREAM MATCH benefitted the Tuloy Foundation founded by DON BOSCO, which aims to help street kids be integrated to mainstream society. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Roland Sadia lifts his BEST GOAL KEEPER award and the CLEAR DREAM MATCH Trophy. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Defense and teamwork ruled the first half, as both squads were able to foil attempts for goals. TEAM JAMES’ Roland Sadia was a steady goalkeeper saving goal attempts more than twice. His defense included a free kick from Phil Younghusband. Sadia’s efforts were awarded with the BEST GOAL KEEPER of the Game.

TEAM JAMES’ Goalie Ed Sacapano saves the ball while Player of the game awardee Joaquin Cañas stops himself from landing on him. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

(left) TEAM JAMES’ Andy Cole breaks the defense of TEAM PHIL’s Roxy Dorlas. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The second half was looser offensively. Andy Cole is one of the most prolific scorers ever to wear a Manchester United uniform. We found out why, he had a very close goal attempt off an assist from Misagh Bahadoran but was still unsuccessful. Immediately after that Joaquin Cañas aggressively took the ball closer and scored at the 72^nd minute. Cole was able to break down the defense enough while Cañas took the initiative to score the precious goal for team James.

from left Boy’s Night Out’s Toni Tone and BEST DEFENDER & PLAYER OF THE GAME awardee Joaquin Cañas. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

TEAM PHIL from left: Mark Hartmann and Phil Younghusband wait before the free kick. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

TEAM PHIL from left: Mark Hartmann looks at Phil Younghusband taking the free kick. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Team Phil valiantly tried to get back into it. Phil Younghusband himself tried so hard it may have led to an injury. In the last 5 minutes the ball was high in the air Phil tried to keep possession with a header. Unfortunately Reynald Villareal of TEAM James also had the same idea, which, resulted in both players clashing heads. Phil had to be taken out of the game for stitches. While painful, the injury is not expected to affect the future performance of the most famous AZKAL.

Paul Schole of TEAM PHIL measures his kick. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: TEAM JAMES’ Izzo El Habib and TEAM PHIL’s Simone Rota. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

TEAM PHIL foreground from right: Simone Rota, Paul Schole, Matthew Hartmann, Roxy Dorlas, Kenshiro Daniels standing from right: Patrick Deyto, Samuel Booney, Phil Younghusband, Chris Greatwich, Andrew Santiago and Mark Hartmann. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The game ended 1-0 in favor of TEAM James. Most pundits believed that TEAM Phil had the slightly stronger line up. Simone Rota, Kenshiro Daniels, Chris Greatwich were all revelations in the recently concluded AFC Cup. Paul Scholes was also seen as a better all around player than Andy Cole. Long time DLSU Football coach Hans Smit picked TEAM Phil to win but again only with a slight edge.

left: DLSU football coach Hans Smit. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Rivermaya kept the energy high at halftime. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Unilever’s Head of PR for Personal Care Apples Aberin, CLEAR Brand Mgr Andrew Copuyoc, BEST STRIKER awardee Izzo El Habib and Unilever’s VP for Personal Care Gina Lorenzana. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

TEAM JAMES, evidently wanted the win more. They swept each of the special awards: Izzo El Habib was the BEST STRIKER, Simon Greatwich earned BEST MIDFIELDER while Joaquin Cañas earned both the BEST DEFENDER award and the BEST PLAYER OF THE GAME.

Simon Greatwich attempts a goal for TEAM JAMES. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Unilever’s Head of PR for Personal Care Apples Aberin, CLEAR Brand Mgr Andrew Copuyoc, BEST MIDFIELDER awardee Simon Greatwich and Unilever’s VP for Personal Care Gina Lorenzana. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Andy Cole runs past Paul Schole behind them is Simon Greatwich. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The significance of the CLEAR DREAM MATCH is much more than just having a few international professional players in an exhibition here. CLEAR Brand Manager Andrew Copuyoc explained, “We all know basketball is the no.1 sport here in the Philippines but CLEAR will never stop dreaming football will become the most popular sport in this country. I do believe the trilogy especially with the legends from Manchester United has helped CLEAR’s dream to become a reality.”

from right: Unilever’s VP for Personal Care Gina Lorenzana, CLEAR Brand Mgr Andrew Copuyoc, Unilever’s Head of PR for Personal Care Apples Aberin and Bea Lagdameo. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The University of Makati Stadium was sold out. Fans lined up hours before the match. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

TEAM PHIL’s Paul Schole and TEAM JAMES’ Misagh Bahadoran. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Paul Scholes said it may have been James’ faith in his team that made the difference, “People have been very nice here in the Philippines especially those who’ve looked after us. It’s great to be here. It sucks to lose the game but James was very confident maybe he was right. He railed the referee a bit but they did really well. The first half we had decent chances with the penalty as well. It didn’t quite work out as we planned. But it was a really enjoyable game and the people are nice here.”

from left: Andy Cole, TV5 reporter Joan Ignacio and James Younghusband. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: (Referee) Carlie De Murga-DNP, Paul Schole, Phil Younghusband, 2 referees, James Younghusband, Andy Cole, Nate Burkey and referee. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Chris Greatwich, Paul Schole, CLEAR Brand Mgr Andrew Copuyoc, Andy Cole and James Younghusband. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Chris Greatwich also put the presence of the two Manchester United legends in perspective, “When you have players of this caliber as Phil said is a privilege. We also get to play with our friends. For the Filipino football public it’s such a rush seeing these players in action for this game.”

TEAM JAMES celebrates their goal near fans. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

TEAM JAMES Players from left: Izzo El Habib, Andy Cole and Simon Greatwich with kids from Tuloy Foundation. Ticket sales of the CLEAR DREAM MATCH benefitted the Tuloy Foundation founded by DON BOSCO, which aims to help street kids be integrated to mainstream society.

James added, “You saw the crowd reaction every time you got him (Andy Cole) the ball. Me and Phil we’ve been lucky enough to hang out with them. These are truly fantastic guys, nice guys really down to earth. If they come back here in the future, just give me a call and I’ll take care of you.”

Paul Schole passes to teammate for TEAM PHIL. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: James Younghusband said it was a privilege to play with Man U legend Andy Cole. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Rivermaya kept the energy high at halftime. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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TEAM JAMES standing from left: James Younghusband, Andy Cole, Izzo El Habib, Roland Sadia, Joaquin Cañas and Valentine Kama, foreground from left: Simon Greatwich, Daisuke Sato, Joo Young Lee, OJ Porteria and Anton Del Rosario. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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]]>/2014/06/09/hard-fought-clear-dream-match-victory-for-team-james/feed/2IMG_4418judebautistaJames Younghusband and his much deserved CLEAR DREAM MATCH Trophy. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaUnilever’s head of PR for Personal Care Apples Aberin gives out the medal for TEAM JAMES. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaAndy Cole runs past Paul Schole behind them is Simon Greatwich. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautistafrom left: Phil Younghusband and TEAM JAMES’ Valentine Kama. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTicket sales of the CLEAR DREAM MATCH benefitted the Tuloy Foundation founded by DON BOSCO, which aims to help street kids be integrated to mainstream society. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTicket sales of the CLEAR DREAM MATCH benefitted the Tuloy Foundation founded by DON BOSCO, which aims to help street kids be integrated to mainstream society. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaRoland Sadia lifts his BEST GOAL KEEPER award and the CLEAR DREAM MATCH Trophy. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTEAM JAMES’ Goalie Ed Sacapano saves the ball while Player of the game awardee Joaquin Cañas stops himself from landing on him. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista(left) TEAM JAMES’ Andy Cole breaks the defense of TEAM PHIL’s Roxy Dorlas. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautistafrom left Boy’s Night Out’s Toni Tone and BEST DEFENDER & PLAYER OF THE GAME awardee Joaquin Cañas. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTEAM PHIL from left: Mark Hartmann and Phil Younghusband wait before the free kick. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTEAM PHIL from left: Mark Hartmann looks at Phil Younghusband taking the free kick. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaPaul Schole of TEAM PHIL measures his kick. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautistafrom left: TEAM JAMES’ Izzo El Habib and TEAM PHIL’s Simone Rota. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTEAM PHIL foreground from right: Simone Rota, Paul Schole, Matthew Hartmann, Roxy Dorlas, Kenshiro Daniels standing from right: Patrick Deyto, Samuel Booney, Phil Younghusband, Chris Greatwich, Andrew Santiago and Mark Hartmann. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautistaleft: DLSU football coach Hans Smit. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaRivermaya kept the energy high at halftime. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. 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Photo by Jude Bautistafrom right: Unilever’s VP for Personal Care Gina Lorenzana, CLEAR Brand Mgr Andrew Copuyoc, Unilever’s Head of PR for Personal Care Apples Aberin and Bea Lagdameo. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaThe University of Makati Stadium was sold out. Fans lined up hours before the match. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTEAM PHIL’s Paul Schole and TEAM JAMES’ Misagh Bahadoran. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautistafrom left: Andy Cole, TV5 reporter Joan Ignacio and James Younghusband. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautistafrom left: (Referee) Carlie De Murga-DNP, Paul Schole, Phil Younghusband, 2 referees, James Younghusband, Andy Cole, Nate Burkey and referee. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautistafrom left: Chris Greatwich, Paul Schole, CLEAR Brand Mgr Andrew Copuyoc, Andy Cole and James Younghusband. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTEAM JAMES celebrates their goal near fans. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTEAM JAMES Players from left: Izzo El Habib, Andy Cole and Simon Greatwich with kids from Tuloy Foundation. Ticket sales of the CLEAR DREAM MATCH benefitted the Tuloy Foundation founded by DON BOSCO, which aims to help street kids be integrated to mainstream society.Paul Schole passes to teammate for TEAM PHIL. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautistafrom left: James Younghusband said it was a privilege to play with Man U legend Andy Cole. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaRivermaya kept the energy high at halftime. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautistafrom left: SAM YG of TEAM PHIL and celebrated drummer Jun Boy Leonor THE DAWN. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaThe sexiest legs belong to Unilever’s Head of PR for Personal Care and supermodel Apples Aberin. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTicket sales of the CLEAR DREAM MATCH benefitted the Tuloy Foundation founded by DON BOSCO, which aims to help street kids be integrated to mainstream society. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaJames Younghusband is hounded by the media. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista TEAM PHIL’s Matthew Hartmann gets inside of TEAM JAMES defense. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista TEAM JAMES from left: Izzo El Habib, Simon Geratwich James Younghusband and Joaquin Cañas defend the free kick. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTicket sales of the CLEAR DREAM MATCH benefitted the Tuloy Foundation founded by DON BOSCO, which aims to help street kids be integrated to mainstream society. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaTEAM JAMES standing from left: James Younghusband, Andy Cole, Izzo El Habib, Roland Sadia, Joaquin Cañas and Valentine Kama, foreground from left: Simon Greatwich, Daisuke Sato, Joo Young Lee, OJ Porteria and Anton Del Rosario. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude BautistaJames Younghusband lifts the CEAR DEAM MATCH Trophy after a tough series. THE CLEAR DREAM MATCH was held at the sold out University of Makati Stadium last June 7, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista