Põlva Serviti Claims Victory Over VHC Šviesa in Thrilling Clash

October 11, 2026

In an exhilarating showdown at the Baltic Handball League, Põlva Serviti triumphed over VHC Šviesa with a final score of 29-26 on October 11, 2026. The match was held at an undisclosed location and saw Põlva Serviti claim their second consecutive victory against Šviesa, following their previous 31-29 win back in April.

The first half of the match set the tone for a competitive encounter, with Põlva Serviti leading 14-9 at the break. The team started strong, with Jurgen Rooba’s early goal at just over one minute marking the beginning of a dominant period for Põlva Serviti.

VHC Šviesa initially responded well, with goals from Domantas Ivanauskas and Rapolas Valadka bringing them into contention. However, Põlva Serviti quickly regained control, driven by the sharp shooting of Alfred Timmo and Karlis Kalk, both of whom played pivotal roles in increasing their lead.

As the second half commenced, VHC Šviesa displayed resilience, narrowing the gap with quick goals from Ernestas Stvolas and Šarūnas Ugianskis. Despite their efforts, Põlva Serviti maintained their composure, with crucial contributions from Mathias Rebane and Tõnis Kase, who helped solidify their advantage.

The match saw a flurry of goals in the final minutes, with VHC Šviesa scoring four times in quick succession, but it was not enough to overturn the deficit. Vitas Venckūnas and Rapolas Valadka made notable efforts, scoring in the dying moments, yet Põlva Serviti held firm to clinch the victory at 29-26.

Top performers for VHC Šviesa included Rapolas Valadka, who scored six goals, and Ernestas Stvolas, who contributed with four. For Põlva Serviti, Jurgen Rooba and Alfred Timmo led the scoring with five and four goals respectively, complemented by Karlis Kalk's impressive five-goal tally.

This match not only highlights Põlva Serviti's continued dominance in the league but also sets the stage for an exciting season ahead, as both teams look to refine their strategies and performances in the coming matches.

Fans can look forward to more thrilling handball action as the Baltic Handball League progresses.