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Atletico Madrid gets late goal from Godin in 3-2 win over Bilbao
Madrid, Nov 11 (IANS) A header in second-half stoppage time by injured defender Diego Godin gave Atletico Madrid a come-from-behind 3-2 home victory over Athletic Bilbao.
The Colchoneros on Saturday came into the match at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium not having given up a single first-half goal this season in La Liga, reports Efe.
That changed, however, in the 36th minute, when Mikel San Jose received a cross and fired a shot toward the upper-right corner of the goal.
Atletico net minder Jan Oblak got a hand on it and deflected it off the post, but Iñaki Williams was there to boot the ball home as it bounced near the goal line.
The hosts managed to tie the score after the intermission on a remarkable blast from well outside the area by Thomas Partey in the 61st minute, when he took advantage of the space provided by Athletico’s defenders and beat net minder Iago Herrerin.
But the visitors, badly in need of a win to turn around a disappointing season, came right back and took the lead in the 64th minute when Williams notched his second goal of the night on a counter-attack play.
That score was doubly painful for Atletico because Godin injured his thigh on the play.
Even though the Uruguayan could only hobble around the field, head coach Diego Simeone left him in the game because he had already used up all of three of his substitutions and instructed his defender to move up into attack.
Fifteen minutes later, midfielder Rodri leaped up alongside Godin to head home the 2-2 equalizer in the 80th minute off a corner kick by Thomas.
The Uruguayan defender then produced the game-winner on a close-range header in second-half stoppage time off a pass from star forward Antoine Griezmann.
Although Godin was initially ruled off-side, the video assistant referee (VAR) system overruled the call on the field to give Atletico a dramatic win.
“When Diego got hurt, his first gesture was to come off. Then I saw his intention to stay on, and it’s difficult to mark someone who’s standing still. What do you do? Do you mark him or not?” Simeone said afterward.
For the hosts, the win provisionally moves them ahead of Espanyol and Sevilla and into second place in the Spanish league with 23 points, one behind first-place FC Barcelona.
Godin, meanwhile, said afterward he believes he could be out for between 20 days and a month with his thigh injury.
The loss was a crushing one for 17th-place Athletic, a club that prides itself on never having been relegated but which has just 10 points through 12 games of the 38-game season and currently is just one spot above the three-team relegation zone.
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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.