In a historic moment for Valmiera, the local basketball team has captured the Latvian Basketball Cup for the first time ever, defeating Ventspils in a closely contested match. The game began with both teams evenly matched, but Valmiera managed to establish a slight lead by the end of the first quarter, finishing at 22-18. This early advantage set the tone for the remainder of the game, showcasing Valmiera's resilience and determination.

As the match progressed into the second quarter, Ventspils attempted to rally and quickly closed the gap, reaching a ten-point deficit, but Valmiera maintained its composure. By halftime, they had built a comfortable lead of 44-34, demonstrating effective teamwork and strategic play. The standout moments from the first half highlighted Valmiera's strong defense and offensive strategies, which kept their opponents at bay.

In the second half, Ventspils came out strong, pushing to regain control and narrowing the score gap to seven points at one point. However, Valmiera responded swiftly, further increasing their lead to twelve points by the end of the third quarter. With strategic efforts and a robust performance throughout the match, the Valmiera team secured their victory and etched their name in the history of Latvian basketball.