Mistra Secure Confident 25:19 Victory Over Pasvalio Pieno Žvaigždės

November 29, 2025

Mistra delivered a commanding performance on Saturday afternoon, defeating Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės 25:19 in their Baltic Handball League clash. The visitors controlled the match from the opening minutes, establishing an early lead and maintaining a steady advantage throughout both halves. The half-time score reflected Mistra’s domination at 16:9, and despite Pasvalys’ improved efficiency late in the game, the deficit proved too large to overcome.

Early Momentum Sets the Tone

The match opened with Mistra striking immediately through Karl Roosna (0:41), setting the rhythm for an aggressive first half. Although Modestas Štarolis equalized moments later (1:26), Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės struggled to convert opportunities, with a series of missed shots allowing Mistra to pull away.

Aron Leppik and Anton Barouski fueled a 1:3 run early in the match, and by the 10th minute Mistra had stretched the lead to 2:6. A key moment occurred at 05:40 when Pasvalys’ Oleksandr Kasai received a 2-minute suspension, giving Mistra an opening to extend control, though Arno Vare missed the resulting penalty.

From there, Mistra intensified their attack, with Kert Liinat scoring twice (11:42, 13:44) and Serhii Orlovskyi calmly converting a 7-meter shot at 15:17 to make it 3:9. Despite efforts from Ighor Odinokov and Titas Janušonis, Pasvalys went into halftime trailing significantly at 9:16.

Second-Half Stability and Controlled Finishing

The second half continued in similar fashion. Mistra managed the tempo effectively, responding to each Pasvalys goal with composed offensive play and tight defensive structure. Patrick Padjus and Arno Vare added crucial goals, while Leppik proved unstoppable near the goal area, adding several more strikes to finish with an impressive tally.

Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės showed greater resilience in the final 15 minutes. Odinokov and Kasai converted important chances, and late goals from Pobochenko, Piragis, and Špokavičius narrowed the gap. However, Mistra maintained clear control, and Orlovskyi sealed the result with the last goal of the match at 60:00, securing the 25:19 victory.

Top Performers

Mistra

• Aron Leppik – 5 goals
  A dynamic performance, consistently breaking through the defense and scoring in key moments.
• Serhii Orlovskyi – 5 goals (1 from 7m)
  Active throughout the match, contributing in both attack and playmaking.
• Kert Liinat – 4 goals
  Highly efficient, converting all four attempts and providing first-half momentum.
• Vahur Oolup & Karl Roosna – 3 goals each
  Delivered important strikes that sustained Mistra’s growing lead.

Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės

• Ighor Odinokov – 5 goals
  The home side’s main attacking engine, effective especially in the second half.
• Oleksandr Kasai – 3 goals (all 7m)
  Reliable from the penalty line, providing stability during key moments.
• Modestas Štarolis – 3 goals
  Started strong but faced tighter defensive coverage as the match progressed.
• Titas Janušonis – 3 goals
  Contributed important strikes to keep Pasvalys within reach.

Key Match Themes

• Mistra’s Strong Start: A 1:6 run early in the first half created a decisive advantage.
• Defensive Discipline: Despite accumulating several suspensions, Mistra’s defensive block forced numerous Pasvalys misses.
• Pasvalys’ Missed Opportunities: The home side struggled with shot efficiency, particularly in the first half, missing several clear chances that could have kept the match tighter.
• Clinical Finishing by Mistra: Their leading scorers maintained steady shot accuracy, allowing them to control the rhythm of the match.