Mistra Clinch Dramatic One-Goal Victory Over VHC Šviesa in Thriller Finish

November 30, 2025

Mistra secured a narrow 28:27 victory over VHC Šviesa in a tense Baltic Handball League clash on Sunday afternoon, repeating the result of their previous meeting with the Lithuanian side. In a match defined by momentum swings, physical defending, and a dramatic final minute, the Estonian visitors held their nerve to take both points.

First Half: Mistra Build Early Momentum

The match opened with Šviesa striking first through Ernestas Stvolas, but Mistra quickly seized control. A powerful scoring run—featuring accurate finishing by Arno Vare and Kert Liinat—pushed the visitors to a 1:4 lead by the sixth minute.

Despite Šviesa’s attempts to respond through Matas Aukštikalnis and Vladyslav Korzhuk, Mistra maintained composure, capitalizing on defensive gaps and a two-minute suspension for Šviesa’s Eimantas Sinkevičius.

Late in the half, Mistra extended their advantage through Vare and Roosna, heading into the break with a 14:11 lead.

Second Half: Šviesa Fight Back Strongly

Šviesa returned from halftime revitalized. Key goals from Lapiniauskas, Aukštikalnis, and Ivanauskas pulled the hosts level at 14:14, then ahead 15:14 for the first time since the opening minute.

The momentum continued to swing, with both sides exchanging leads throughout a highly physical second period that included multiple suspensions on both benches. Šviesa surged again after the 50-minute mark:

• Korzhuk made it 22:21.
• Lapiniauskas restored a narrow lead at 23:22.
• Plėta and Valadka kept Šviesa ahead entering the final minutes.
• Aukštikalnis extended the lead to 27:25 with under three minutes left.

The home side seemed on the verge of closing out the match—but Mistra had other plans.

Final Minutes: Mistra Complete Late Turnaround

Mistra’s comeback was driven by Karl Roosna, who produced an outstanding final burst. Scoring four times in the last five minutes, Roosna turned a two-goal deficit into a last-second victory:

• 57:49 — Roosna makes it 27:26
• 59:08 — Roosna ties the match 27:27
• 59:45 — Roosna scores the winner 27:28

Šviesa had one final chance in the dying seconds, but Alan Bogdiun’s shot drifted wide, sealing Mistra’s dramatic win.

Top Performers

VHC Šviesa

• Matas Aukštikalnis – 6 goals (12 shots), key second-half scoring.
• Vladyslav Korzhuk – 6 goals, one of Šviesa’s most reliable attackers.
• Mykolas Lapiniauskas – 6 goals (including 2/3 from 7m).
• Skirmantas Plėta – Perfect shooting day (4/4, including a penalty).

Mistra

• Arno Vare – 7 goals and perfect from the 7-meter line.
• Kert Liinat – 7 goals, essential in first-half control.
• Karl Roosna – 6 goals, including four decisive goals in the final minutes.
• Serhii Orlovskyi – Key goals under pressure, including a late equalizer.