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I-League: Neroca beat Lajong 2-1 to move to the fifth spot
Shillong, Dec 2 (IANS) Neroca FC rode on goals from Felix Chidi and Subash Singh to get past Shillong Lajong 2-1 and jump to fifth spot in an I-League game at the JLN Stadium here on Sunday.
Felix Chidi drew first blood for Neroca in the 33rd minute, while Phrangki Buam got a much-needed equaliser for the hosts in the 48th minute.
Lajong, however, could not contain Neroca’s experienced attack as Subash Singh, in the 83rd minute, sealed the tie for the Imphal-based side.
With this win, Neroca now have eight points with two wins and an equal number of draws and losses.
The visitors were on to serious business right from the first minute when a powerful shot from Neroca forward Subhash Singham hit the top of the woodwork to get deflected to the left post and finally, fell outside the line to be collected by Lajong goalkeeper Neithovilie.
Lajong were playing a spectacular game in the midfield but lack of creativity in finding a good finish kept them away from creating any close chance to score. In the 19th minute, when Lalawmpuia Hnamte latched a cross between the Neroca defenders to Phrangki Buam, the latter bombed the opportunity.
Neroca, in the 33rd minute, got the opening goal when Chidi headed it home from an inch-perfect cross from Malem Metei.
This deficit got Lajong’s coach Alison into action as he brought in Maorem Mahesh Singh in place of Lalwmpuia Hnamte in the 36th minute. Lajong, thereafter, attempted a few creative intrusions but were unable to find an equaliser.
The second half began with Lajong continuing with their attacks and their efforts were soon rewarded when an acute angle pass from Mahesh Singh was received by Phrangki Buam to restore the parity.
Lajong could have found their second goal but Mahesh Naorem Singh missed the opportunity in the 79th minute.
Neroca who were visibly surprised at the attacking form of Lajong in the second half were back to their own by now and slowly started their attacks led by Felix Chidi and supported by Katsumi Yusa, Subash Singh and Malem Meitei.
Neroca’s return to the attack was soon rewarded when Subash Singh smacked the ball from an outstanding flick from Felix Chidi to regain the lead in the 83rd minute.
Lajong who apart from Indian Arrows are the only team in the 12th Hero I-League to field an all-Indian squad showcased lots of guts and commitment along with creativity on the field today but were unlucky to be defeated third time in a row at home.
Neroca will now welcome Indian Arrows at the Khuman Lumpak Stadium, Imphal on December 7 while Shillong Lajong FC will travel to Srinagar to take on Hero I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC on December 11.
–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.