Põlva Serviti Power Past Mistra to Secure Convincing Win

January 18, 2026

Põlva Serviti delivered a dominant second-half performance to defeat Mistra 32:22 in their Baltic Handball League encounter on Sunday afternoon. After a competitive opening half, Serviti pulled away with authority to claim a ten-goal victory and avenge the 30:30 draw between the sides earlier this season.

Match Summary

• Final Score: Mistra 22 – 32 Põlva Serviti
• Half-Time: Mistra 14 – 19 Põlva Serviti
• Competition: Baltic Handball League
• Match Date: 18 January 2026

Mistra started brightly in front of their home crowd and matched Serviti goal for goal during the early stages. Goals from Patrick Padjus, Arno Vare and Serhii Orlovskyi helped the hosts build momentum, and by the 15th minute Mistra had edged ahead 11:7. However, Põlva Serviti responded with composure, led by the clinical finishing of Jurgen Rooba from the seven-metre line and the backcourt firepower of Kermo Saksing.

A decisive spell late in the first half saw Serviti turn a tight contest into a five-goal advantage, heading into the break leading 19:14 after Saksing struck in the final seconds.

Key Moments

• Early Battle: Mistra led 6:4 after nine minutes, showing confidence and attacking efficiency.
• Turning Point: Between the 22nd and 30th minutes, Põlva Serviti outscored Mistra 7:1 to take firm control of the match.
• Second-Half Control: Serviti maintained relentless pressure after the restart, extending the lead to eight goals by the 38th minute (24:17).
• Late Surge: Despite Mistra’s efforts, Serviti closed the match strongly, reaching the 30-goal mark with five minutes remaining.

Top Performers

Põlva Serviti

• Jurgen Rooba (#11): 7 goals from 7 shots, including a perfect 6/6 from seven metres.
• Hendrik Varul (#66): 7 goals from 8 attempts, a constant threat in the second half.
• Kermo Saksing (#6): 5 goals, setting the tone early in attack.

Mistra

• Arno Vare (#11): Team-high 7 goals from 10 shots, leading Mistra’s offense.
• Serhii Orlovskyi (#22): 7 goals, including 3/3 from seven metres.
• Patrick Padjus (#8): 2 goals from 2 shots, efficient during Mistra’s strong opening phase.