TENAX Dobele edge Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės in thriller

January 18, 2026

ZRHK TENAX Dobele secured a hard-fought 31:29 away victory over Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės in a dramatic Baltic Handball League encounter, completing a season double against the Lithuanian side after their narrow 28:27 home win earlier in the competition.

The visitors laid the foundations in the first half, capitalising on early missed chances from the home team and moving into a 15:12 lead at the break. TENAX Dobele showed composure from the seven-metre line and punished turnovers, while Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės were forced to chase the game despite strong spells in attack.

The second half developed into an intense back-and-forth battle. Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės repeatedly drew level and even edged ahead midway through the half, powered by the scoring of Titas Janušonis and Modestas Štarolis. The home side made it 23:22 in the 45th minute and later 24:23, keeping the crowd engaged as momentum swung several times.

However, TENAX Dobele responded with decisive efficiency in the closing ten minutes. A key sequence between the 49th and 51st minutes saw the Latvian club score three unanswered goals to turn a 24:24 draw into a 27:24 advantage. Despite late resistance and a final-second goal from Ighor Odinokov, the visitors held firm to seal the 31:29 win.

Top Performers

• Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės
  • Titas Janušonis – 7 goals from 10 shots, consistently driving the home attack.
  • Modestas Štarolis – 7 goals, including 2/2 from seven metres, and a major presence throughout.
  • Karolis Piragis – 4 goals, providing important first-half scoring.
• ZRHK TENAX Dobele
  • Kristers Suharevs – Outstanding with 8 goals from 10 shots, including several crucial strikes late on.
  • Emīls Kurzemnieks – 6 goals, key in maintaining TENAX’s offensive rhythm.
  • Ričards Juzups – 4 goals, including 3 successful seven-metre throws, adding calm execution under pressure.

Key Moments

• Early missed penalty by Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės set the tone for a tense opening.
• TENAX Dobele’s late first-half surge to lead 15:12.
• A dramatic stretch in the second half with multiple lead changes between minutes 41 and 48.
• TENAX Dobele’s decisive scoring run in the final ten minutes to regain control.