Mistra Secure Convincing 24:18 Home Victory Over HC Cocks

December 20, 2025

Mistra continued their strong Baltic Handball League campaign with a disciplined and hard-fought 24:18 home victory over HC Cocks on Saturday afternoon, backing up their previous away win against the same opponents earlier this season.

After a tight opening period, Mistra gradually took control of the match through solid defense, efficient seven-meter execution and key contributions from their backcourt players. The home side led 11:9 at halftime and showed composure in the second half to pull away in the closing stages.

Match Summary

• Final Score: Mistra 24 – 18 HC Cocks
• Half-time: 11 – 9
• Competition: Baltic Handball League
• Date: 20 December 2025

This result follows Mistra’s earlier 31:26 away victory against HC Cocks on 21 September 2025, confirming their dominance in the head-to-head series this season.

Key Moments

Mistra made an immediate impact, opening the scoring inside the first minute through Serhii Orlovskyi and racing to a 3:0 lead. HC Cocks struggled early, missing two seven-meter opportunities, but gradually found their rhythm to keep the score close.

A decisive phase came midway through the first half when Mistra capitalized on penalties and turnovers, stretching the lead to 9:5. Despite a late HC Cocks push that reduced the gap to 11:9 at the break, Mistra maintained control.

The second half saw HC Cocks briefly draw level at 15:15 in the 42nd minute, but this proved to be their last major threat. Mistra responded with a decisive run, led by Martin Nerut and Arno Vare, building a commanding 21:15 advantage. From there, the home side managed the game efficiently and closed out a deserved six-goal victory.

Top Performers

• Serhii Orlovskyi (Mistra): Match top scorer with 7 goals, including a perfect 3/3 from seven meters, and a constant attacking threat.
• Martin Nerut (Mistra): Outstanding performance with 5 goals, scoring crucially during Mistra’s decisive second-half surge.
• Arno Vare (Mistra): Added 4 goals, including a seven-meter conversion, and played a key role in stabilizing the offense.
• Miika Kaukoranta (HC Cocks): Led the visitors with 4 goals, keeping HC Cocks competitive during key stretches.
• Calle Almander (HC Cocks): Contributed 3 goals and worked hard in attack despite strong defensive pressure.