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Ben Yedder rescues short-handed Sevilla in 1-1 draw vs Leganes
Leganes (Spain), Dec 24 (IANS) A last-gasp goal by France’s Wissam Ben Yedder enabled Sevilla to secure a 1-1 away draw against Leganes in Spanish La Liga football action.
Once more, the Butarque stadium proved to be Leganes’ stronghold, as it has against most of the top-5 teams in the La Liga table, with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Alaves failing to secure victories there so far this season, reports Efe news.
The home side went ahead 1-0 just five minutes into play when midfielder Mikel Vesga successfully culminated a counterattack with a header off a pass by Cameroon’s right back Allan Nyom.
Leganes pushed for a second goal and nearly got it a few minutes later, but Argentine striker Guido Carrillo’s shot went wide, squandering a brilliant pass by countryman Jonathan Silva.
At the other end of the field, Sevilla got a golden scoring chance but Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo blocked Argentine midfielder Franco Vazquez’s effort.
Sevilla nearly got onto the scoreboard on a close range shot by defender Sergi Gomez, but his effort too was blocked.
After the intermission, fans were surprised to see a 10-man Sevilla taking the field and it turned out that Vazquez had been sent off during the break, adding to his team’s woes.
Leganes continued to threaten the opposite goal, this time on a shot by midfielder Ruben Perez, but goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik of the Czech Republic saved the day, while Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri headed out.
It was in the dying minutes that Sevilla boldly sought the equaliser as French center back Ibrahim Amadou headed the ball into the woodwork, off a cross by midfielder Roque Mesa.
One minute into second-half stoppage time, an unmarked Ben Yedder drew his team level on a header off a cross by Mesa.
With the draw, Sevilla retained the third spot in the La Liga table with 31 points, two behind second-placed Atletico Madrid.
Leganes, meanwhile, has 19 points and is in the 16th spot, on goal difference, behind Real Sociedad.
–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.