FK Ulbroka Secures Latvian Men’s 2nd League Floorball Title With Dominant Final Victory

KOCĒNI, Latvia — FK Ulbroka captured the Latvian Men’s 2nd League floorball championship in clinical fashion on April 3, 2026, dismantling FK Vārme/Produs with a 10-2 victory in the final held at the Kocēni sports house.

The match was effectively decided in the opening seconds. Only 20 seconds after the opening face-off, FK Ulbroka surged to a 2-0 lead with rapid-fire goals from Ričards Korns and Gvido Miezis, setting a tone of aggression and precision that the opposition could not match.

While FK Vārme/Produs managed to narrow the gap to 1-2 in the fifth minute, the goal was the result of an own goal by the Ulbroka squad rather than a tactical breakthrough. Ulbroka quickly regained control, ending the first period with a 4-1 advantage.

The second period saw Ulbroka continue to dictate the tempo, adding two more goals to push the lead to 6-1. The final frame saw another surge, with Ulbroka scoring four additional times to finalize the 10-2 scoreline. For their efforts, FK Ulbroka claims the gold medal and the championship trophy, leaving FK Vārme/Produs as the league runners-up.

Standout Performances and Individual Honors

The championship victory was fueled by a balanced offensive attack, though Gvido Miezis emerged as the game’s most productive player. Miezis led all scorers with four total points, contributing two goals and two assists.

The “Best Player” award was presented to Ralfs Klempners, who played a pivotal role in the transition game and finished the match with three points (one goal and two assists). Other significant contributors for the champions included Viesturs Matjukevičs, Ričards Korns, and Ernests Stūre, who each recorded two points.

For FK Vārme/Produs, Reinis Jākobsonu provided the lone offensive spark, scoring one of the team’s two goals.

To put the dominance into perspective, a look at the shot counts reveals a significant disparity in offensive pressure. FK Ulbroka outshot their opponents 36 to 24 across the three periods:

• First Period: 12 shots (Ulbroka) vs. 5 shots (Vārme/Produs)
• Second Period: 14 shots (Ulbroka) vs. 9 shots (Vārme/Produs)
• Third Period: 10 shots (Ulbroka) vs. 10 shots (Vārme/Produs)

By the Numbers: The Road to Gold

The victory was a comprehensive team effort, with 12 different players on the FK Ulbroka roster contributing to the scoreboard. Beyond the primary scorers, goals were added by Kristers Ločmelis, Artis Krastiņš, and Nils Riekstiņš, while Rodrigo Rotkājs, Viktors Vansovičs, Roberts Aunkrogers, and Rolands Līdums each provided a crucial assist.

The final score breakdown by period underscores the steady nature of the Ulbroka victory: 4-1 in the first, 2-0 in the second, and 4-1 in the third.

For those following the official records of the Latvian Floorball Association, this result marks a definitive peak for the Ulbroka program in the 2nd League.

With the 2025/2026 season concluding, the focus now shifts to the offseason and potential promotions as FK Ulbroka celebrates their championship status.

Archysport will provide further updates on league standings and official awards as they are released by the governing body.

Share your thoughts on the final in the comments below — was this a predictable outcome or a surprise surge by Ulbroka?