Granitas-Karys Secures a Convincing Victory Over MSĢ

February 16, 2025

Granitas-Karys claimed a commanding 30-24 victory against MSĢ in an intense Baltic Handball League showdown at Dobeles sporta centrs. The Lithuanian side displayed superior offensive execution and defensive resilience to emerge victorious over the home team.

Match Summary

Granitas-Karys started the game strong, establishing an early lead with an opening goal from Matas Jurkevičius just 41 seconds into play. MSĢ fought back, with key contributions from Elgars Kušners and Niks Vaškevičs, but Granitas-Karys maintained control and went into halftime with a 14-11 lead.

The second half saw Granitas-Karys extend their advantage, thanks to standout performances from Simas Butkus and Matas Jurkevičius. Despite a spirited effort from MSĢ, led by Elgars Kušners’ prolific scoring, the visitors maintained composure and sealed the win with a six-goal margin.

Key Performers

• Granitas-Karys:
  • Simas Butkus – 9 goals (including 1 from a seven-meter shot)
  • Matas Jurkevičius – 8 goals
  • Modestas Štarolis – 5 goals
  • Karolis Rameikis – 5 goals
• MSĢ:
  • Elgars Kušners – 9 goals (including 3 from seven-meter shots)
  • Valdis Kalniņš – 6 goals
  • Niks Vaškevičs – 3 goals
  • Mārtiņš Misulis – 3 goals

Key Moments

• Early Lead: Granitas-Karys took charge within the first three minutes, scoring twice before MSĢ got on the board.
• Kušners’ Influence: MSĢ’s Elgars Kušners converted three penalty shots, keeping the home side in contention.
• Granitas-Karys’ Second-Half Surge: A disciplined defensive approach and precise attacking from Butkus and Jurkevičius allowed Granitas-Karys to widen the gap and secure the win.