ASK/MSĢ storm past Viljandi HC 37:21 to claim emphatic revenge

February 21, 2026

ASK/MSĢ delivered a dominant home performance on Saturday, overpowering Viljandi HC 37:21 in the Baltic Handball League. The hosts led 17:10 at the break and never looked back, turning December’s two-goal defeat in Viljandi (35:33 on 13 December 2025) into a statement win.

Match summary

Viljandi HC struck first (0:1 after 46 seconds), but ASK/MSĢ immediately answered and quickly seized control with a strong defensive stretch and efficient transition finishing. After moving in front 5:2 by the 7th minute, ASK/MSĢ kept increasing the pressure—forcing an early Viljandi timeout at 7:18 and stretching the margin to 16:7 late in the half. By halftime, the Latvian side had built a solid 17:10 cushion.

The second half became a showcase of ASK/MSĢ’s depth and tempo. A key moment came at 32:36, when Viljandi’s Hendrik Koks missed a 7-meter chance that could have sparked momentum. Instead, ASK/MSĢ continued to punish mistakes and pulled away decisively, reaching 24:12 (38’) and 30:16 (47’) before closing the match at 37:21.

Top performers

ASK/MSĢ

• #19 Valdis Kalniņš – 12 goals (14 shots), repeatedly breaking the defensive line and finishing fast breaks.
• #13 Krists Vidzis – 10 goals (14 shots), including 2/2 from 7 meters, driving the attack in both halves.
• #12 Markuss Ikvils – 4 goals (4 shots), 2/2 from 7 meters.
• Support scoring: Sandis Vaškevičs 3, Artis Putra 2, Ralfs Sproģis 2, Emīls Vilsons 1, Kristers Rihards Ozols 1, Justs Vidzis 1.

Viljandi HC

• #9 Hendrik Koks – 7 goals (15 shots), 2/3 from 7 meters.
• #90 Ott Varik – 5 goals (7 shots), 1/2 from 7 meters (also missed a late penalty at 56:04).
• #10 Sten Maasalu – 4 goals (8 shots).
• #5 Serhii Dubovyk – 3 goals (8 shots).

Key moments (play-by-play highlights)

• 00:46–03:30: Viljandi score first, ASK respond immediately and settle in (1:1 → 2:2).
• 07:18: Viljandi take an early timeout at 5:2 as ASK/MSĢ’s opening surge sets the tone.
• 16:48: Viljandi’s first 2-minute suspension (Drõgin) as ASK/MSĢ keep extending the gap.
• 23:54–28:14: ASK/MSĢ stretch the lead to 17:8, closing the half strongly (17:10 HT).
• 32:36: Koks misses a 7m at 19:11—ASK/MSĢ maintain control and pull away.
• 54:15–54:47: Two quick Viljandi suspensions (Drõgin, Dubovyk) halt any late push.
• 59:13: ASK/MSĢ cap the night with back-to-back late goals to seal 37:21.

Discipline notes

Viljandi HC collected multiple suspensions, including two 2-minute penalties for #7 Simon Drõgin. ASK/MSĢ received two suspensions as well (Justs Vidzis and Ralfs Sproģis).