TENAX Dobele Power Past Viljandi HC to Secure Convincing 36:25 Home Victory

February 22, 2026

ZRHK TENAX Dobele delivered a dominant performance in the Baltic Handball League on Sunday afternoon, defeating Viljandi HC 36:25 at home and confirming their superiority over the Estonian side for the second time this season.

TENAX laid the foundation for victory already in the first half, taking control after an evenly contested opening minutes and heading into the break with an 18:13 advantage. The Latvian champions then raised the tempo after halftime, stretching the gap with disciplined defense and ruthless finishing to seal a comfortable eleven-goal win.

Match Overview

• Final Score: ZRHK TENAX Dobele 36–25 Viljandi HC
• Half-time: 18–13
• Competition: Baltic Handball League
• Date: 22 February 2026

Key Moments

Viljandi HC struck first through Aleksander Pertelson inside the opening minute, but TENAX responded immediately and soon seized momentum. A decisive spell midway through the first half saw Dobele go on a 6–1 run, fueled by fast breaks and efficient wing play, turning a tight 3:3 contest into a commanding lead.

Aliaksandr Patsykailik was instrumental during this phase, scoring repeatedly from open play and converting a crucial seven-meter throw to push the hosts ahead 12:6. By halftime, TENAX had firmly established control.

Any hopes of a Viljandi comeback were effectively ended early in the second half, as TENAX Dobele accelerated once more, stretching the margin beyond ten goals. Despite isolated responses from Sten Maasalu and Sivert Raide, the visitors struggled to cope with TENAX’s depth and tempo.

Top Performers

ZRHK TENAX Dobele showcased a balanced attacking effort, led by:

• Aliaksandr Patsykailik — 6 goals (including a perfect 7m conversion), key figure in the first-half surge
• Antons Šuleiko — flawless finishing with 6 goals from 6 shots
• Ņikita Pančenko — 4 goals from 4 attempts, consistently effective from the backcourt
• Emīls Kurzemnieks — added 4 goals and pace in transition

For Viljandi HC, Sten Maasalu stood out with 6 goals, while Sivert Raide contributed 4, but their efforts were not enough to slow TENAX’s momentum.