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CHC Tikvesh – HC Alkaloid 25-31 (13-19)

Venue: Jasmin in Kavadarci. Referees: Nenad Nikolovski and Ismail Metalari. Delegate: Dragan Nachevski

CHC Tikvesh: Arsic, Velkov, Anastasovski 3, Petreski, Mijatovic 3, Temelkoski, Sokolov, Kofilovski 2, Dimovski, Lazov, Manaskov 2, Kocev 2, Letic, Krivokapic 3, Danevski, Obina 7

Seven-meter throws: 7/8 Suspensions: 6 min

HC Alkaloid: Kizikj, Galevski, Djonov 2, Markoski, Kosteski 3, Mladenovikj, Serafimov 5, Karasmanakis 1, Stojkovikj 2, Mitev 6, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 4, Simonovski 1, Bingo 1, Silva 1, Petkovski 3

Seven-meter throws: 4/6 Suspensions: 8 min

With a dominant away performance against CHC Tikvesh in Kavadarci, HC Alkaloid increased their winning streak in the Super League to five straight wins. Kavadarci has traditionally been a tough opponent for HC Alkaloid, especially when Tikvesh plays at home. Even though there weren’t many thrilling score changes in today’s game, it was undoubtedly a gritty battle with occasionally aggressive duels.

From the outset, HC Alkaloid took control of the first half. After taking a quick 3-1 lead, Kiril Lazarov’s squad maintained a steady one- or two-goal cushion throughout the period. As the match wore on, Alkaloid’s superior preparedness and cohesive play began to show. In the final ten minutes of the half, their dominance increased, extending the advantage to a maximum of six goals (19-13).

HC Alkaloid did not have a good start to the second half, as their efficiency dipped. The home team capitalized, reducing the deficit by three goals in the opening eight minutes (16-19), thanks to a few failed shots by our squad, including two penalty misses.

But this run was short-lived. The offense gained pace thanks to Alkaloid’s strong defense, pushing the lead to seven by the 45th minute (24-17). Due to HC Alkaloid’s momentary lack of focus, the home team was able to rally for a 4-0 run, reducing the deficit to 21-25. Tikvesh even had a chance to close the gap to two at one point, but that uncomfortable moment was short-lived. After taking back control, HC Alkaloid established a commanding five-goal advantage, closing the match with a 31–25 win.