Dominant Second Half Seals 34:22 Victory for HC Dragūnas Klaipėda

September 21, 2025

HC Dragūnas Klaipėda showcased their strength and depth with a commanding 34:22 win over ASK/MSĢ in the Baltic Handball League clash this Sunday afternoon. The home side, backed by a strong second-half performance, left no doubt about their superiority after going into halftime with a 14:9 lead.

Match Summary

The game began with ASK/MSĢ taking an early advantage, leading 4:2 after six minutes through goals from Valdis Kalniņš and Krists Vidzis. However, Dragūnas quickly responded, tightening their defense and capitalizing on power plays. By the 20th minute, Dragūnas turned the tide, with Paulius Čėsna and Tomas Draksas leading the charge.

A series of ASK/MSĢ suspensions allowed the hosts to widen the gap. By halftime, Dragūnas had established a solid 14:9 lead. In the second half, Klaipėda’s attacking depth became decisive – their relentless offense, combined with clinical execution from the 7-meter line, left the visitors struggling to keep pace.

Despite spirited performances from ASK/MSĢ’s Kalniņš and Vidzis, Dragūnas continued to dominate, closing out the match with a 12-goal margin.

Top Performers

• HC Dragūnas Klaipėda
  • Tomas Draksas (#19): Flawless from the penalty line, scoring 5 goals including 4 from seven meters.
  • Karolis Stropus (#55): A key attacking force with 6 goals from 7 attempts.
  • Deividas Virbauskas (#39): Clinical finishing, contributing 4 goals from 4 shots.
  • Paulius Čėsna (#21): Instrumental in the comeback, scoring 5 goals and applying pressure on ASK/MSĢ’s defense.
• ASK/MSĢ
  • Valdis Kalniņš (#19): Team’s top scorer with 8 goals, including a penalty conversion.
  • Krists Vidzis (#13): Reliable from the 7-meter line with 6 goals in total.
  • Ralfs Sproģis (#21): Added 3 goals but also picked up multiple suspensions, disrupting ASK/MSĢ’s momentum.

Key Moments

• Early ASK/MSĢ Lead (6’): The visitors went ahead 4:2, but momentum quickly shifted.
• Turnaround by Dragūnas (15’–25’): Draksas’ penalty and goals from Plakhotin and Virbauskas pushed the home side in front, 12:9.
• Second Half Surge (35’–45’): Dragūnas broke the game open with a series of goals from Stropus, Čėsna, and Draksas, stretching the lead to 23:17.
• Closing Statement (55’–58’): Draksas sealed the win with his fourth penalty goal, while Juskenas and Havryliuk added late strikes to underline Dragūnas’ dominance.