Serviti dominate Viljandi HC with convincing 27:16 victory

January 24, 2026

Põlva Serviti delivered an authoritative performance in the Baltic Handball League on Saturday afternoon, defeating Viljandi HC 27:16 at home and underlining their superiority in the season series between the two sides.

Building on their previous 34:25 away win over Viljandi HC in November, Serviti once again controlled the game from the opening minutes, combining disciplined defense with efficient attacking play to secure a comfortable and deserved victory.

Match summary

From the first whistle, Põlva Serviti set the tempo. Early goals from Kermo Saksing and Mathias Rebane quickly gave the home side a clear advantage, while Viljandi struggled to convert their chances, including a missed seven-meter throw in the early stages. Serviti’s defense forced repeated errors and rushed shots from the visitors, allowing the hosts to extend their lead steadily.

A key moment came midway through the half when Serviti went on a strong scoring run, stretching the gap to five goals and forcing Viljandi HC to take multiple timeouts in an attempt to halt the momentum. Despite efforts from Viljandi’s Hendrik Koks and Urmas Rõuk, Serviti maintained control and entered the latter stages with a commanding lead.

In the second half, the pattern remained unchanged. Serviti rotated their squad effectively, kept defensive intensity high, and punished Viljandi mistakes on the counterattack. Goals from across the lineup ensured the lead continued to grow, and by the final minutes the outcome was beyond doubt. The match ended with a decisive 27:16 scoreline in favor of the home team.

Top performers

Põlva Serviti’s offensive strength was spread across the team, with several standout performances:

• Kermo Saksing led the scoring with 5 goals from 8 shots, playing a crucial role during Serviti’s decisive runs.
• Mathias Rebane added 4 goals from 5 attempts, consistently breaking through the Viljandi defense.
• Kristofer Liedemann was flawless in attack, scoring 3 goals from 3 shots.
• Hendrik Varul and Henri Sillaste also contributed strongly, each scoring 3 and 2 goals respectively with high efficiency.

For Viljandi HC, Hendrik Koks was the most effective player, finishing with 7 goals from 12 shots, including one successful seven-meter throw. Sten Maasalu added 4 goals, but overall Viljandi found it difficult to match Serviti’s pace and cohesion.