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Debutant Garces rescues Atletico with last gasp goal for 1-1 draw vs Eibar
Madrid, Sep 15 (IANS) Spanish football giants Atletico Madrid on Saturday had to wait until second-half stoppage time to pull off a 1-1 draw against Eibar, after conceding a late goal in La Liga action.
Borja Garces, 19, had an unforgettable debut with Atleti as he scored their lone goal to save a team that has managed to win only one Spanish league game out of four matches so far this season, reports Efe.
Atletico Madrid put on a good performance during most of the game, but were unable to get past Serbia goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic.
During the first half, Atletico had only three scoring opportunities: France forward Antoine Griezmann first missed on a bicycle kick, then had a shot blocked by Dmitrovic, who also stopped a header from Spain midfielder Saul Ñiguez.
The match dynamics seemed to be different after the intermission, as Atletico managed to threaten Eibar’s goal on four occasions just three minutes into the game, but nothing changed on the scoreboard.
Dmitrovic blocked a nice header by Uruguay defender Diego Godin and then a powerful shot by Diego Costa, while Atletico players missed on the other two chances.
Seeking a way to break the scoreless deadlock, coach Diego Simeone decided to replace midfielder Rodrigo “Rodi” Hernandez Cascante in the 73rd minute to give Garces the opportunity to make his debut, a decision that drew boos from the stands.
It was Eibar who got into the scoreboard first, thanks to Spanish forward Sergi Enrich on a close range right-footed touch, punishing the defenders for their failure to clear the area in the 87th minute.
Three minutes into the second-half stoppage time, Garces proved worthy of Simeone’s trust as he drew his team level on a close range shot.
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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.