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Sevilla beat Real Sociedad in La Liga tie
Seville (Spain), May 5 (IANS) Sevilla marked the return of Joaquin Caparros as coach after a 13-year absence with a 1-0 victory in a Spanish top division football match against Real Sociedad, their first win in 10 games.
Besides ending their slump here on Friday night, Sevilla dimmed Sociedad’s hopes of playing in Europe next season, as the Basque side remain five points out of the final Europa League berth with just two matches left, reports EFE news agency.
Sevilla, with 51 points from 35 matches, sit seventh in the La Liga, though Getafe and Girona are both within three points in the scramble for the last European slot.
Caparros, who coached Sevilla in 2000-2005, answered the call to guide the team for the last four matches of the season after the club fired Vincenzo Montella in the wake of a humiliating 5-0 loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
With little time to prepare, Caparros made only two changes to the starting 11, preferring instead to concentrate on tactical adjustments.
Sevilla showed more spark than Sociedad, who came into the match having won four of their last six under new coach Imanol Alguacil.
Pablo Sarabia created two chances in the first 15 minutes, forcing a skillful stop from Sociedad keeper Miguel Angel Moya on the second occasion.
The visitors, meanwhile, struggled to bring any pressure on the Sevilla goal, managing only a weak header by Adnan Januzaj in the 18th minute and half-volley from Mikel Oyarzabal in the 36th that home keeper David Soria handled with ease.
Sarabia sent a header over the cross-bar before Sandro redirected Ever Banega’s cross in the final minute of the first half and Moya reached out a hand to make the save.
What turned out to be the winning goal came just 30 seconds into the second half.
Nolito released Sandro with a great pass and when Sociedad’s Alvaro Odriozola fouled the striker in the area, the referee pointed to the spot.
Banega converted to put Sevilla ahead 1-0.
Compelled to respond, Sociedad pressed forward, but lacked the creativity or resolve to undo a solid Sevilla defense, while only another fine effort by Moya prevented Sandro from doubling the hosts’ lead in the 52nd minute.
Sociedad dominated play in the final stretch as Sevilla showed clear signs of fatigue, but they failed to capitalize on their opportunities and the home side took all three points, to the immense relief of the 34,000-plus at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.