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Griezmann rescues Atletico in 3-2 La Liga win over Valladolid
Valladolid (Spain), Dec 16 (IANS) French forward Antoine Griezmann scored a late goal to complete a brace and lead Atletico Madrid to a 3-2 win here over Valladolid in La Liga.
Atletico earned their first road victory in the Spanish league in nearly three months.
Atletico kicked off the game in strong fashion on Saturday night, but Valladolid were able to weather the storm and then slightly outplay the visitors for a brief stretch of the first half, reports Efe news.
Atletico Madrid, however, suddenly wrested back the momentum when they opened the scoring in the 25th minute on a right-footed shot by Croatian forward Nikola Kalinic, who was assisted on the play by Griezmann.
Valladolid sought out the equalizer and had two scoring chances on crosses by left back Nacho, but midfielder Oscar Plano sent the first attempt just over the crossbar and Turkish striker Enes Unal miscued the second shot.
In the dying minutes of the first half, the home crowd’s mood turned even more sour when the video assistant referee (VAR) system determined that a shot by Griezmann had struck defender Kiko’s arm inside the area and awarded Atletico a penalty.
The Frenchman then proceeded to convert his attempt from the 12-yard mark to give the visitors a 2-0 lead.
That disparity on the scoreboard was tough to swallow for Valladolid, but the home side showed plenty of fight after the intermission.
Although they failed to convert two scoring chances in the first five minutes of the second half, their persistence was rewarded with two goals over a seven-minute stretch.
Defender Fernando Calero scored the first in the 57th minute on a header off a corner kick by midfielder Michel.
Atletico midfielder Saul Ñiguez then gave away his team’s lead on an own goal in the 63rd minute.
The hosts, however, appeared fatigued in the final stretch of the match, allowing Atletico to regain control and then retake the lead at the 80-minute mark.
That score came amid a scramble for the ball in Valladolid’s area, with Griezmann eventually pouncing on the ball and firing a shot past net minder Jordi Masip.
With the win, Atletico remains in second place in La Liga with 31 points, just behind FC Barcelona based on goal differential and two points ahead of third-placed Real Madrid.
Valladolid, meanwhile, is provisionally in the 12th spot with 20 points.
–IANS
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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.