TENAX Dobele Prevail in High-Scoring Thriller Against ASK/MSĢ

February 14, 2026

ZRHK TENAX Dobele claimed an important away victory in the Baltic Handball League on Saturday, defeating ASK/MSĢ 38:34 after a fast-paced and physical encounter. Despite a strong second-half push from the home side, TENAX Dobele built a decisive advantage before halftime and managed the closing minutes with composure.

Match Overview

• Final score: ASK/MSĢ 34 – 38 ZRHK TENAX Dobele
• Half-time: ASK/MSĢ 16 – 21 ZRHK TENAX Dobele
• Competition: Baltic Handball League

The result evens the season series between the teams after ASK/MSĢ had won the previous meeting in Dobele (34:29) in November.

Strong First Half Sets the Tone

The opening minutes were intense, with both teams trading goals early, but it was TENAX Dobele who gradually took control. After an early 4:4 deadlock, the visitors went on a productive run led by Ričards Juzups, Nils Kreicbergs, and Egils Politers, exploiting fast transitions and efficient finishing.

ASK/MSĢ struggled with missed opportunities in the first half, allowing TENAX Dobele to stretch the lead to five goals. Despite goals from Valdis Kalniņš and Justs Vidzis, the visitors went into the break with a solid 21:16 advantage.

ASK/MSĢ Fight Back, TENAX Hold Firm

The second half saw a much-improved ASK/MSĢ performance. Inspired by Valdis Kalniņš, who repeatedly found the net from backcourt positions, the home side reduced the deficit several times and brought the score to 26:27 midway through the half, igniting the home crowd.

However, every time ASK/MSĢ threatened to level the match, TENAX Dobele responded. Nils Kreicbergs and Kristers Plūme delivered crucial goals in the final ten minutes, while TENAX maintained discipline in attack to prevent a full comeback.

Despite ASK/MSĢ scoring 18 goals in the second half, TENAX Dobele’s consistency proved decisive as they closed out the match at 38:34.

Top Performers

ASK/MSĢ

• Valdis Kalniņš – 11 goals from 14 shots, key offensive leader
• Sandis Vaškevičs – 6 goals, strong contribution from the wing
• Justs Vidzis – 5 goals, active throughout both halves

ZRHK TENAX Dobele

• Nils Kreicbergs – 7 goals, decisive in key moments
• Ričards Juzups – 6 goals, including crucial late strikes
• Egils Politers – 5 goals, high efficiency under pressure
• Kristers Plūme – 5 goals, consistent threat in attack

Key Takeaways

• TENAX Dobele’s first-half efficiency proved decisive
• ASK/MSĢ showed strong character and resilience in the second half
• The match featured high tempo, frequent lead changes, and strong individual performances on both sides

ZRHK TENAX Dobele leave with valuable away points, while ASK/MSĢ will look to build on their improved second-half performance in upcoming Baltic Handball League fixtures.