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Atletico extends unbeaten run with 3-0 win over Alaves in La Liga action
Madrid, Dec 8 (IANS) Atletico Madrid stretched its impressive unbeaten streak in the Spanish football league with a 3-0 home victory over Deportivo Alaves in La Liga match-day 15 on Saturday.
Atletico has been undefeated at home at Wanda Metropolitano stadium this season and provisionally jumped to the second position in the league standings behind La Liga defending champion Barcelona, reports Efe news.
Atletico put an end to the resistance of Alaves after depending on counterattacks and thanks to one goal from forward Nikola Kalinic in the first half and two second-half goals from forward Antoine Griezmann and midfielder Rodrigo Hernandez, respectively.
Both teams sought to open the scoring from the very beginning until Kalinic gave his side a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute after following a cross sent by teammate Santiago Arias from the right side.
Atletico continued to dominate the game with ball possession, but it lost the efforts of its left-back Lucas Hernandez, who had to leave the field in the 35th minute after suffering an injury to his right knee when was he was vying for the ball with Alaves’ forward Jonathan Calleri.
After failing to net the equaliser before the half time, Alaves continued to fight back in the second half, while the post prevented a header by Atletico defender Jose Gimenez.
Atletico netted two goals in the last eight minutes of the match to smash hopes of Alaves and secure the win, as Vitolo led a counterattack finished successfully by Griezmann in the 82nd, as the latter followed the ball that hit the post to find the back of the net.
Just five minutes later, Rodrigo managed to follow up the ball saved by Alaves goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco Flores to score the third goal with a short-range shot inside the penalty box and seal the 3-0 win.
Atletico is now in the second position with 28 points, on goal difference behind leader Barcelona, which is set to be hosted by Espanyol later on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Alaves provisionally holds the fourth position with 24 points after failing to earn a single win in its last three matches.
–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.