HC VARDAR 1961 – HC ALKALOID 21-25 (10-12)

Venue: Jane Sandanski in Skopje. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Delegate: Cane Kurtovikj

HC VARDDAR 1961: Ristovski, Jagurinovski, Stoilov, Alarov, Morales 3, Georgievski 4, Dobrkovikj, Tomovski, Lazarevski 2, Taleski 4, Dutra 4, Gjukikj, Stojanovski 3, Markoski, Mishevski 1, Gogov

Seven-meter throws: 3/4 Suspensions: 12 min.

HC ALKALOID: Trajkovski 1, Galevski, Djonov 4, Markoski 1, Stojkov, Mladenovikj 2, Serafimov 6, Ilieski 1, Stojkovikj 2, Mitev 3, Gjorgiev 1, Simonoski 2, Omeragikj, Kofiloski 1, Petkovski 1, Savrevski

Seven-meter throws: 1/1 Suspensions: 10 min.

HC Alkaloid achieved a remarkable feat in its first Super League season by finishing in second place in the championship, thus securing a spot in the European League, directly in the competition’s group stage.

In the last round, HC Alkaloid visited the team of HC Vardar in the Jane Sandanski hall, and by playing a competitive, high-quality match it showcased its ability, winning with a score of 25-21, thus passing HC Vardar 1961 in the table.

The score was tied at the beginning of this match. The home team controlled the result only in the opening minutes, but our team managed to even the score, and after 15 minutes of play, they had a two-goal advantage (7-5).

The transition of HC Alkaloid was excellent, we defended the lead and in the minutes that followed, increased the difference to three goals (10-7), in the 20th minute of the match.

During the half finish, we led with four goals (12-8) for the first time, but we missed two potential scoring chances before the end of the half, leaving HC Alkaloid with a 12-10 advantage going into the break.

In the opening minutes of the second half, HC Alkaloid controlled the score and had a lead of two to three goals.

The score was tied at 18-18 in the 47th minute of the game, but thanks to our goalkeeper Blagojche Trajkovski, HC Alkaloid took the lead once again (20-18) immediately afterwards. The match gained intensity, a fight was fought in every duel, and Alkaloid led 23-19 in the 57th minute of the match.

Our defense blocked the opponent’s attempts to make a turn. We had solutions in the offensive, and reached an advantage that was unattainable.

HC ALKALOID – HC E. PELISTER 2 29-27 (16-14)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Gjorgi Nachevski and Slave Nikolov. Delegate: Kamer Metalari

HC ALKALOID: Cvetkovski, Galevski (19 saves), Djonov 4, Markoski 1, Stojkov 3, Mladenovikj 1, Serafimov 3, Ilieski 3, Stojkovikj 2, Mitev 3, Gjorgiev, Simonoski 3, Omeragikj, Todeski, D. Mitev, Savrevski 5

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

HC E. PELISTER 2: Angeleski, Mulikj, Mitrevski 1, Jovanovski, Dimovski, Pechurica, Dimitrovski 4, Talevski 4, Petrovikj 8, Gjorgovski 4, Ivanovski 2, Butorac, Belistojanovski 4, Ristevski

Seven-meter throws: 1/4 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC Alkaloid won its tenth championship victory in tonight’s last home match of the season. Our club defeated the team of E. Pelister 2 with a 29-27 win and scored three new points.

The match had an even score for the most part, and coach Kiril Lazarov made rotations to give different players a chance. HC Alkaloid finished the first half with a two-goal advantage (16-14). After the score was tied at the start of the second half, our team got into a better rhythm, and following the 18-18 tie, went on a 5-0 run to take a 23-18 lead, which basically meant victory.

Alkaloid also led 28-22, before the visiting team reduced the difference at the very end, but there was never any real danger for our victory.

Goalkeeper, Ivan Galevski, stood out in this match with 19 saves. Right back, David Savrevski, was the most efficient player in our team scoring five goals.

In the last round, we will play against the Vardar 1961 team on the away field for second place in the table.