Põlva Serviti Dominates VHC Šviesa-TOKS

January 19, 2025

In a high-stakes encounter at SM Sostines Tauras, Põlva Serviti secured a commanding 36-27 victory over VHC Šviesa-TOKS in the Baltic Handball League on January 19, 2025. The visitors maintained their dominance from the first whistle, showcasing superior tactics and clinical finishing.

Match Overview

The first half set the tone for Põlva Serviti’s victory, as they raced to a 19-12 lead by halftime. Despite spirited efforts from VHC Šviesa-TOKS, the home team struggled to keep up with the visitors’ relentless attack and disciplined defense. This result mirrored their previous encounter, where Põlva Serviti achieved an identical 36-27 win at the same venue.

Key Moments

The match began with a rapid exchange of goals, with Põlva Serviti’s Stanislav Kholodiuk opening the scoring in under a minute. VHC Šviesa-TOKS responded swiftly, with Šarūnas Ugianskis leading their early offensive efforts. By the 10-minute mark, the scoreline was tightly contested at 5-7 in favor of the visitors. However, Põlva Serviti capitalized on missed opportunities from the home side, extending their lead to 9-14 midway through the first half.

In the second half, VHC Šviesa-TOKS attempted to mount a comeback, with Ugianskis and Tomas Bernatavičius contributing crucial goals. Despite their efforts, Põlva Serviti’s Mathias Rebane and Hendrik Varul continued to pile on the pressure, ensuring the gap remained insurmountable. A well-timed timeout by Põlva Serviti in the final moments solidified their control, as they sealed a decisive win.

Top Performers

For VHC Šviesa-TOKS, Šarūnas Ugianskis delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 11 goals from 13 attempts, including a successful seven-meter shot. Tomas Bernatavičius also contributed significantly, finding the net six times and showing resilience despite facing strong defensive opposition.

Põlva Serviti’s attack was spearheaded by Mathias Rebane and Hendrik Varul, who each scored seven goals, with Rebane converting two critical seven-meter shots. Stanislav Kholodiuk added six goals to his tally, while Sander Sarapuu’s five-goal effort highlighted the visitors’ balanced offensive approach. Goalkeeper Jürgen Lepasson played a pivotal role in denying VHC Šviesa-TOKS several scoring opportunities.

Statistical Insights

Põlva Serviti demonstrated superior accuracy and composure, capitalizing on VHC Šviesa-TOKS’s missed shots and turnovers. While the home team’s Ugianskis and Bernatavičius shone individually, the collective efficiency of Põlva Serviti proved decisive. Notable defensive efforts, including disciplined two-minute penalties and timely saves, further solidified their victory.