Masters Ulbroka/LU Dominate Rubene in Historic 11-0 Floorball Victory
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The Elvi floorball superleague witnessed a stunning display of dominance on January 24th, as Masters Ulbroka/LU defeated Rubene 11-0, solidifying their position at the top of the tournament table and marking the team’s 200th goal of the season. The decisive win came as both teams faced pressure following recent setbacks, setting the stage for a pivotal matchup in the race for regular season supremacy.
Championship Aspirations on the Line
Heading into the game, the stakes were high for both Masters Ulbroka/LU and Rubene. Ulbroka had recently suffered a loss to Kekava, jeopardizing their hopes for a top finish in the regular season. Together, Rubene had fallen to Talsu NSS, leaving only a two-point separation between the two leading teams with four rounds remaining. Given that the first two encounters between the teams resulted in split victories – a 6-5 win for Ulbroka in Kocēni and a 4-3 revenge victory for the champions in Ullbrok – this match held notable weight in determining the ultimate first-place finisher.
A One-Sided Affair from the Start
Masters Ulbroka/LU wasted no time asserting their dominance. The scoring opened in the fourth minute with a goal from Nik Blumfeld,skillfully finished by Valters Lapiņš. A missed penalty kick by Jēkabs Keiš a minute later proved to be a turning point,as the home team seized control. “The early goal really set the tone for the entire game,” noted one analyst.
The second and third periods saw an unrelenting offensive onslaught from the hosts. Krišjānis Tiltiņas and rolands Kovalevskis added to the tally in the third, extending the lead to 3-0. Renārs Liepiņš then spearheaded a scoring spree in the second third, netting two goals within minu
| No. | Team | P | SG | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Masters Ulbroka/LU | 25 | 201:73 | 48 |
| 2. | Rubene | 25 | 161:133 | 47 |
| 3. | Kekava/RB&B | 25 | 151:143 | 34 |
| 4. | FBK Valmiera | 25 | 152:155 | 31 |
| 5. | Lielvārde/Unihoc | 25 | 110:165 | 24 |
| 6. | FBK STARTED | 25 | 157:206 | 21 |
| 7. | FK Irlava/I.S.A.M. | 23 | 134:192 | 21 |
| 8. | Bauska | 25 | 131:261 | 19 |
The individual performances were also noteworthy, with Niks Blumfelds (1+2), Krišjānis Tiltiņš (1+2), and Matīss Kristiāns Millers (1+1) leading the charge for Masters Ulbroka/LU.
