VHC Šviesa Dominates Second Half to Claim 34:23 Victory

December 10, 2025

VHC Šviesa delivered a commanding performance on home court, defeating Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės 34:23 in a Baltic Handball League clash that saw the hosts overturn a slow start and take full control in the second half. After trailing early and entering the break with a slim 13:10 lead, Šviesa surged ahead with an explosive offensive display and disciplined defending.

Strong Finish After a Challenging Start

Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės opened the match more aggressively, quickly establishing a 0:2 lead with goals from Karolis Piragis and Modestas Štarolis. Šviesa struggled for rhythm early on, missing several clear chances. It took until the 3rd minute for Alan Bogdiun to net Šviesa’s first goal.

Momentum began shifting at the 5-minute mark when Mykolas Lapiniauskas converted the first of his four seven-meter throws to equalize at 2:2. Despite temporary setbacks—including a two-minute suspension for Bogdiun—Šviesa gradually regained control. A series of goals from Sarunas Vizinis and Skirmantas Plėta stabilized the match, while Lapiniauskas’ precision from the penalty line allowed the home team to edge ahead 13:10 at halftime.

Second Half Surge: Šviesa Breaks Away

The second half belonged entirely to VHC Šviesa. With improved defensive coordination and quick transitions, the hosts opened the scoring floodgates. Key goals from Ugianskis, Bogdiun, and Vizinis stretched the lead to 19:13 by the 38th minute.

Pasvalys found brief relief through Štarolis, who remained accurate from seven meters, but VHC Šviesa’s depth and pace proved overwhelming. Ernestas Stvolas ignited a late scoring run, netting four goals in the final 11 minutes, while Vizinis added his sixth goal to put the match firmly out of reach.

The final blow came at 59:16, when Tauras Pundinas converted Šviesa’s seventh penalty of the match, sealing the 34:23 victory.

Top Performers

VHC Šviesa

• Alan Bogdiun – 7 goals
  A dynamic all-around performance, excelling in open play and controlling offensive flow.
• Sarunas Vizinis – 6 goals
  Instrumental in turning momentum in Šviesa’s favor with timely scoring runs.
• Mykolas Lapiniauskas – 4/4 from 7m
  Perfect from the spot, delivering crucial first-half goals.
• Skirmantas Plėta – 4 goals
  Consistent threat from the backcourt in both halves.
• Ernestas Stvolas – 4 goals
  Strong late-game impact, including multiple unanswered strikes.

Pasvalio Pieno žvaigždės

• Titas Janušonis – 8 goals
  Team’s most productive scorer, keeping Pasvalys competitive throughout.
• Modestas Štarolis – 5 goals (3/3 from 7m)
  Reliable from the penalty line, influential early and mid-game.
• Karolis Piragis – 6 goals
  Provided key scoring bursts but lacked support during crucial defensive lapses.

Key Moments

• Early Lead for Pasvalys (0:2) – Šviesa’s slow start allowed the visitors to strike first.
• Lapiniauskas Equalizes (5th minute) – A vital turning point that settled Šviesa’s attack.
• Šviesa Takes First Lead at 8:8 and 9:8 (21st minute) – Momentum firmly shifts to the home team.
• Second-Half Breakaway (37th–45th minute) – Šviesa extends the lead to +7, effectively deciding the match.
• Late Scoring Run by Stvolas and Vizinis – Secures Šviesa’s most dominant stretch of the night.