ASK/MSĢ Edge Out Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės in a Thrilling 29:26 Home Victory

October 11, 2025

ASK/MSĢ securing a hard-fought 29:26 (12:11) win over Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės on Saturday afternoon in Rīga. The Latvian side showed composure in key moments, with Valdis Kalniņš leading the charge and netting an impressive 13 goals to guide his team to victory.

Match Summary

The home team opened the match with intensity, quickly taking a 4:1 lead in the opening minutes through strikes from Kalniņš, Ralfs Sproģis, and Sandis Vaškevičs. ASK/MSĢ’s fast transitions and efficient finishing allowed them to dominate the early exchanges, though Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės, led by Modestas Štarolis, gradually closed the gap to just one goal at halftime (12:11).

The second half remained tightly contested, with both sides trading goals and defensive stops. ASK/MSĢ pulled ahead midway through the period, extending their advantage to 19:14 after a series of decisive goals from Kalniņš and Krists Vidzis. Despite multiple timeouts and tactical adjustments from Pasvalio, the visiting side struggled to contain ASK/MSĢ’s attacking rhythm.

The match saw moments of high tension — including three red cards (Kelerts for ASK/MSĢ; Litynskyi and Odinokov for Pasvalio) — but the home side held their nerve. Late goals from Vidzis, Greikšs, and Kalniņš sealed the result at 29:26, ensuring ASK/MSĢ’s second consecutive victory over the Lithuanian club.

Key Moments

• Opening Blitz: ASK/MSĢ surged to a 5:2 lead within the first six minutes, setting the tone for the match.
• Halftime Edge: Vidzis’ late first-half strike restored ASK/MSĢ’s narrow 12:11 lead at the break.
• Turning Point: From 16:12 onward, ASK/MSĢ capitalized on Pasvalio’s suspensions to control possession and extend their lead.
• Decisive Finish: Kalniņš’ 13th goal in the final minute ensured there would be no comeback for the visitors.

Top Performers

ASK/MSĢ

• Valdis Kalniņš (#19) – 13 goals (MVP performance)
• Krists Vidzis (#13) – 5 goals (2/2 from 7m)
• Sandis Vaškevičs (#69) – 3 goals
• Gints Greikšs (#15) – 2 goals, key defensive work

Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės

• Modestas Štarolis (#14) – 8 goals, 1/2 from 7m
• Oleksandr Kasai (#31) – 6 goals, 2/2 from 7m
• Karolis Piragis (#13) – 3 goals
• Titas Janušonis (#23) – 3 goals