Salacgriva secured a narrow victory over Tenaxs Dobelle with a 26:29 scoreline on Thursday evening at the SinotTip Virsliga fixture. The match, played on 8 October 2026, produced a closely contested affair that ultimately went to the visitors. Both sides entered the contest with identical records of zero games played, making this a genuine opening round encounter in the league.
The result means Salacgriva, currently sitting in second place, take their first points of the campaign, while Tenaxs Dobelle, listed fourth, also move onto the scoreboard. With neither team having played a match before this encounter, the standings remain essentially unchanged in terms of competitive weight. A three-goal margin suggests neither side dominated, though the visitors showed composure to hold their nerve.
Salacgriva's recent form includes a draw against Latgals and losses to ASK/MSG II and Jurmala earlier in the season, while their December victory over ONSK/HK Ogre stands out as a positive result. These past encounters provide context, though this particular fixture represents a fresh start for both clubs in the current campaign.
The final score reflects a match where opportunities were created at both ends, but Tenaxs Dobelle's ability to convert in the closing stages proved decisive. Salacgriva will look to build on this performance, while the visitors will be encouraged by their ability to secure a result in such a tight contest.
