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I-League: Real Kashmir host Churchill in historic first home game (Preview)
Srinagar, Nov 5 (IANS) Newly-promoted Real Kashmir FC will look to build on their shock opening match win when they take on a resurgent Churchill Brothers at the picturesque TRC turf ground here on Tuesday.
Real Kashmir have had a dream debut in the I-League having won their opening game against defending champions Minerva Punjab FC, helped by a strike from Ivorian striker Gnohere Krizo.
Incidentally, this was the first occasion in the history of the Hero I-League when a debutant overwhelmed the defending champions.
Churchill Brothers, on the other hand, have done well to remain unbeaten in their two games, played at two different corners of the country and both away from home. They drew goalless against Minerva and then had a fighting 2-2 draw against table toppers Chennai City, which should give them much confidence going into Tuesday’s game on TRC’s synthetic turf.
David Robertson, Real Kashmir’s Scottish coach, will know that his side will have to improve a lot from their display against Minerva to make full use of the home advantage against Churchill.
He was quite aware of the occasion in the pre-match press conference when he said: “It’s going to be another day in history as we are playing our first home match. My team is excited as well as focused.”
Commenting on the conditions as the valley witnessed the season’s first snowfall a couple of days back, Robertson opined, “It will be difficult for both the teams because of the weather conditions. Like Churchill, we also have players from all over the country.”
The hosts look to be solid in defence with their Nigerian captain Loveday Enyinnaya, coach’s son Mason Robertson, Zambian Aaron Katebe and Dharmaraj Ravanan bringing in a lot of composure and experience. Krizo is also a constant threat inside the opponents’ penalty box with his height but will need good support at some stage.
Robertson has still not fielded the likes of Nadong Bhutia and Ritwik Kumar Das upfront. The duo had scored eight goals between them in their successful second division campaign last year and the Scotsman might look to get them in at some stage to support Krizo.
Churchill’s Romanian coach Petre Gigiu sounded pragmatic in the pre-match presser commenting, “It’s a difficult game for sure. My team is tired but we will try to play good tomorrow. It will be my first game in Kashmir and we want to play better football for our spectators and Indian football.”
Alluding to the conditions he said, “It’s not a surprise for me because I have coached in such weather conditions before in Nigeria. It’s going to be fun for the team. Let’s hope for the best for us and our opponents.”
Churchill seems to be settling down as a squad under the new coach as they played better in their second game than they did in their first.
Gambian Dawda Cessay is the bulwark of the side in central midfield and showed glimpses of what he can do against Chennai in the last game. Clencio Pinto who came on as a substitute also gave a lot of attacking impetus to the Goan side and coach Gigiu might look to give him a start.
Libyan Hussein Eldor and Serbian Nenad Novakovic have also been putting in good solid shifts at the heart of the Churchill defence and so has keeper James Kithan. However, strike man Willis Plaza from Trinidad & Tobago will have to get on the scoresheet sooner rather than later.
The Real Kashmir FC coach also hoped for great home support acting as a key ally when he signed off saying, “I hope a lot of people from Kashmir show up for the match.”
–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.
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