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Morata notches 1st goal with Atletico in 2-0 win over Villarreal
Madrid, Feb 25 (IANS) Spanish striker Alvaro Morata finally scored for his new team, Atletico Madrid, leading the capital side to a 2-0 home win over Villarreal in a La Liga matchday-25 contest at Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
It took Morata five matches since joining the UEFA Europa League title holder during the winter transfer window, on a year-and-a-half loan deal from England’s Chelsea, to open his account with the Spanish club on Sunday, reports Efe news.
The international forward previously had netted two goals wearing Atletico’s jersey – against Real Madrid in La Liga on February 9 and against Italy’s Juventus in Champions League competition last Wednesday – but both were canceled after officials consulted the video assistant referee (VAR).
With the win, Atletico strengthened its grip on the standings’ second spot with 50 points, seven points behind leader and defending champion Barcelona and five points ahead of Real Madrid, who is to take on Levante later in the day.
Morata’s goal at the half-hour mark was the brightest moment of a rather grey first half in which neither side has shown much drive or desire to find their rival’s net.
The Spaniard, furthermore, proved his worth not only by scoring the opener with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, but also with the speed and consistency he showed, as well as by making himself a headache for Villarreal’s defence.
However, Atleti’s win would not have been possible without the outstanding performance of goalie Jan Oblak of Slovenia, who saved the day for his team just before Morata’s goal.
Atletico did not have complete dominance during the game, either before or after taking a 1-0 lead, although Villarreal did not react as had been expected after conceding the goal.
In the second half, Villarreal made a few tries at drawing level but lacked the needed accuracy against an Atletico relying on the counterattacks of Diego Costa, who took the field replacing Morata shortly after the break.
In the closing minutes, midfielder Saul Ñiguez managed to score the insurance goal for Atletico with a left-footed lob from the center of the box assisted by Costa, who did not manage to get off even a single at Villarreal’s goal.
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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.