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Adamonis with the Man of the Match performance in the Italian Serie B

Marius Adamonis. Image credit to FC Sudtirol

In today’s Serie B match in Italy, goalkeeper Marius Adamonis achieved his third clean sheet in just five appearances for Sudtirol FC. His stellar performance was instrumental in securing a vital point during a tough 0-0 draw away against Brescia.

Before this game, Sudtirol had a record of three wins and one defeat with Adamonis in goal since he joined on loan from Serie C side Catania in January. The team was battling in the lower half of the table, sitting 17th with 29 points, while Brescia was just above them in 12th, only one point ahead. This match was pivotal in the fight to avoid relegation, making the stakes incredibly high.

Adamonis was exceptional throughout the match, especially in the first half, when he made seven saves to maintain a 0-0 scoreline. Sudtirol thought they had taken the lead just before halftime, but VAR overturned the goal.

In the second half, Brescia continued to apply pressure, yet Adamonis only needed to make two additional saves, even though the number of attempts on target remained consistent. Thanks to his stellar performance, he earned the Man of the Match award, and Sudtirol walked away with an important point, keeping their hopes alive in the relegation battle.

With this draw, Sudtirol remains in 17th place in the league, but they are now just two points shy of 11th place Carrarese. It’s worth noting that Adamonis’s loan agreement includes a stipulation for a permanent transfer if Sudtirol manages to maintain their status in Serie B.

Looking ahead, Sudtirol’s next league match will be this Friday against Spezia Calcio, who currently sit third in the league. Interestingly, Spezia has had a rough patch recently, failing to win in their last three matches, which included two draws and one defeat.