Šviesa Holds Off Late Dobele Surge to Claim 32:30 Victory

January 17, 2026

VHC Šviesa continued their strong run in the Baltic Handball League by defeating ZRHK TENAX Dobele 32:30 at home on Saturday afternoon, securing a second consecutive win over the Latvian side this season after also prevailing 32:28 away in Dobele earlier in the campaign.

Šviesa laid the foundations for victory with an impressive first-half performance, going into the break with a commanding 17:12 advantage. Despite a determined second-half comeback from TENAX Dobele, the home side showed composure in the decisive moments to see the game out.

Match Summary and Key Moments

TENAX Dobele struck first through Kristers Plūme, but Šviesa quickly settled and gradually took control of the game. After an evenly contested opening 15 minutes (6:6), Šviesa shifted momentum decisively. A strong spell led by Rapolas Valadka and Mykolas Lapiniauskas, combined with effective defensive work during Dobele suspensions, allowed the hosts to pull clear to 14:9 and later 17:11 before halftime.

Šviesa extended their lead early in the second half, reaching 21:14 and then 24:17, seemingly in full control. However, TENAX Dobele refused to surrender. Led by Emīls Kurzemnieks and Mārtiņš Misulis, the visitors mounted a late rally, narrowing the gap to 32:29 in the final two minutes.

A tense closing sequence included multiple suspensions and a late goal by Misulis in the final second, but Šviesa’s earlier cushion proved decisive as they held on for a 32:30 victory.

Top Performers

For VHC Šviesa, offensive responsibility was well distributed:

• Rapolas Valadka delivered an outstanding performance with 7 goals from 8 shots, playing a crucial role throughout both halves.
• Mykolas Lapiniauskas was another key figure, scoring 7 goals, including 2 successful seven-meter throws, and repeatedly stepping up in decisive phases.
• Ernestas Stvolas added important goals at key moments, finishing with 4 goals, while Vladyslav Korzhuk was perfect from the field with 3 goals from 3 shots.

On the TENAX Dobele side:

• Emīls Kurzemnieks led the scoring with 7 goals from 12 shots, spearheading the late comeback.
• Mārtiņš Misulis also netted 7 goals, including a seven-meter conversion, and remained influential until the final whistle.
• Kristers Plūme contributed 6 goals, keeping Dobele in contention during the first half.

Series Context

This result confirms Šviesa’s upper hand in the season series, following their 32:28 away win in Dobele on 4 October 2025. Once again, Šviesa’s ability to control key phases of the match proved decisive.

Final Score

VHC Šviesa 32 – 30 ZRHK TENAX Dobele
(Half-time: 17:12)