Dobele Secures Second-Half Comeback Victory Over Granitas-Karys and moves closer to Final 4

March 22, 2025

In a thrilling encounter at LSMU, ZRHK TENAX Dobele staged an impressive second-half comeback to defeat Granitas-Karys 33-25 in their latest Baltic Handball League match.

Match Overview

The match began with Granitas-Karys taking control early, leading 18-14 at halftime. However, a dominant second-half performance from ZRHK TENAX Dobele saw them outscore their opponents 19-7, securing a decisive 33-25 victory.

Key Moments

Granitas-Karys started strong, with Titas Janušonis opening the scoring within the first minute. The home side built momentum, leading by as many as five goals midway through the first half. Manvydas Lazauskas played a crucial role in maintaining the lead with multiple goals in the opening period.

However, ZRHK TENAX Dobele gradually chipped away at the deficit. Nikita Pančenko’s clinical finishing from the seven-meter line, where he converted all six attempts, proved instrumental in shifting the game’s momentum. By the 36th minute, the visitors had equalized, and soon after, they took control, leaving Granitas-Karys unable to respond to their relentless attacking play.

Top Performers

• ZRHK TENAX Dobele:
  • Ņikita Pančenko – 9 goals (6/6 from seven meters)
  • Kristers Plūme – 8 goals
  • Kārlis Krūmiņš – 4 goals
• Granitas-Karys:
  • Simas Butkus – 5 goals (3/4 from seven meters)
  • Manvydas Lazauskas – 5 goals
  • Titas Janušonis – 4 goals

ZRHK TENAX Dobele’s defensive discipline and clinical finishing in the latter stages of the game were key factors in their victory. Granitas-Karys struggled to maintain their first-half momentum and were ultimately unable to withstand the sustained offensive pressure from their opponents.

The second leg of this quarterfinal matchup will take place next week in Dobele, where Granitas-Karys will look to overturn the deficit and keep their hopes alive in the competition.