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MEDIA GUIDE: HC ALKALOID – HC VOJVODINA
The duel will take place on Tuesday (17.10.2023) in SC Jane Sandanski in Skopje, starting at 08:45 PM.
You can buy tickets for our first European match via the MKTickets sales network at the following link:
HC Alkaloid is gearing up for its first European challenge, marking a significant milestone in the club’s history. Thanks to their second-place finish in the Macedonian Super League last season, the club won the right to represent Macedonian club handball directly in the group stage of the EHF European League, the second most prestigious competition in Europe, standing just below the Champions League.
The group stage matches in the EHF European League kick off tomorrow (17.10.2023). HC Alkaloid is grouped with HC Bjerringbro Silkeborg from Denmark, Logroño La Rioja from Spain and their first visitor in Skopje, HC Vojvodina, a team that has won several Serbian championships.
HC Alkaloid hosted a press conference today, where coach Kiril Lazarov and captain Igor Gjorgiev spoke before a substantial number of media representatives from Macedonia and Serbia about the significance of their participation in the EHF European League, the club’s ambitions and their expectations from tomorrow’s match.
“This match marks a historic moment for our club. In our second year of existence, we achieved a remarkable feat last year by securing a place in the EHF European League. It is the second highest regarded competition in Europe, right after the Champions League. This holds significant value for us, particularly because last year our team comprised solely Macedonian players.
We will strive for competitiveness in this tournament that is side by side with the Champions League playing against teams with extensive elite-level experience. This is a big challenge, especially for our young Macedonian players. I am optimistic that we will present ourselves in a manner that befits the occasion”, said coach Kiril Lazarov.
“Our first opponent is Vojvodina, winner of the EHF Cup, the third EHF European competition of the previous season. To win in any European cup, a team must demonstrate exceptional quality. This year, Vojvodina introduced two Tunisian players, they also have Vorkapic, who is one of their best players, there is also Sunajko, a Hungarian international and national team player, alongside the Belarusian national team player Pukhouski, the Slovenian Ocvirk… These names alone speak volumes about the opponent we are about to face.
The Macedonian public can look forward to these upcoming matches, while as a club, we will try to live up to their expectations by giving our utmost effort. I anticipate a high-quality game and hope our players rise to the occasion. We hold Vojvodina in the highest regard, but if we perform at our best, we might have a chance to pull off an upset,” Lazarov expressed.
In his message to the public, team captain Igor Gjorgiev, said:
“We are a young team, and after achieving last year’s success of becoming Macedonian vice-champions, we now face a significant new challenge, the EHF European League. Our first opponent is HC Vojvodina, the reigning Serbian champions, featuring a team of highly skilled players.”
As the team’s captain, I can confidently state that we are well-prepared, and the players are highly motivated and eager to demonstrate their abilities.
These matches will be a great experience for our team. I would like to convey a message to the Macedonian public and the spectators to come and support us.” expressed Gjorgjiev.
The match will take place at the Jane Sandanski arena, commencing at 8:45 PM. Tickets for the match can be purchased through the MKTickets sales network:
HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC VARDAR NEGOTINO 30-27 (15-14)
Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Delegate: Ilija Cvetkovski
HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 2, Kostovski 4, Ilieski 9, Petkovski, D. Uzunchev, Petreski, Trajchev, Omeragikj 2, Vasilevski, Todeski 3, T. Uzunchev, Dimovski 5, Trajkovski, Jordanov 2, Karasmanakis 3
Seven-meter throws: 3/3 Suspensions: 6 min.
HC VARDAR NEGOTINO: Kuev, Kuzmanov 3, Keric 3, Oreshkov 3, Mitevski 2, Micev 2, Gjorgjev 2, Petrov 1, Adamovic 6, Icev, Mihajlovikj 3, Peovski 2, Jovanovski, Minic
Seven-meter throws: 2/2 Suspensions: 8 min.
The team of HC Multi Essence scored their second Super League victory today. Our young handball players outperformed the team of HC Vardar Negotino (30-27), bringing their total points to six.
The score was even throughout the first half of the game. HC Multi Essence took the lead with 2-1, after which the visiting team had a minimal advantage or there was a draw (5-5, 6-6). Then the teams exchanged the lead multiple times, with our team maintaining a narrow advantage at halftime (15-14).
HC Multi Essence was the better opponent in the second half and quickly gained a bigger advantage (19-16, 20-17), with the key period being the second part of the half when we went from a 24-22 lead to 27-22. Those five goals were enough for us to win the match with a score of 30-27.
Bozidar Ilieski having scored nine goals was leader of the game and the team’s best scorer, followed by Martin Dimovski with five and Mihajlo Kostovski with four goals scored.
HC ALKALOID – CHC TIKVESH 30-22 (14-11)
Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Ismail Metalari and Nenad Nikolovski. Controller: Cane Kurtovikj
HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski, Galevski, Djonov 5, Markoski 3, Mladenovikj 3, Serafimov 3, Stojchevikj, Stojkovic, M. Mitev 3, Gjorgiev, Velkovski 3, Omeragikj, Bingo 5, Petkovski 1, D. Mitev 2, Savrevski 1
Seven-meter throws: 4/6 Suspensions: 10 min.
CHC TIKVESH: Gemaljevic 1, Anastasovski 2, Lazov 1, Mijatovic 2, Temelkoski 3, Stefanovic, Sokolov, Velkov, Lazov, Manaskov 1, Organdjiev, Shuleski, Kocev 1, Simic 4, Majic 2, Obinna 3
Seven-meter throws: 2/3 Suspensions: 8 min.
HC Alkaloid stands as the only remaining team with a perfect score in Group A of the Super League! In the derby duel between the two previously undefeated teams, our team outperformed CHC Tikvesh. HC Alkaloid played at home, with the result being 30-22 which marked our seventh consecutive victory.
HC Alkaloid had a better start, establishing a 5-1 lead. This advantage was maintained throughout the first half, which culminated with Alkaloid ahead at 14-11.
In the second half, HC Alkaloid further increased the tempo, establishing a lead of more than five goals and maintaining control to finish the match smoothly.
The top scorers of HC Alkaloid included Ivan Djonov and Arnaud Bingo each with five goals, while Mitev, Serafimov, Mladenovikj, Markoski and Velkovski contributed three goals each. Blagojche Trajkovski had a total of 13 saves.
HC Alkaloid’s upcoming match will be their first European challenge, playing against HC Vojvodina in the EHF European League on October 17, 2023, at 08:45 PM.
HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC VARDAR 1961 24-33 (9-16)
Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Metodija Ilievski and Mihajlo Ilievski. Controller: Dragan Nachevski
HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 4, Kostovski 2, Ilieski 2, D. Uzunchev, Petreski, Trajchev, Omeragikj 4, Trajkovski, Vasilevski, Todeski, T. Uzunchev 2, Dimovski 1, Trajkovski, Jordanov 2, Karasmanakis 7
Seven-meter throws: 1/1 Suspensions: 6 min.
HC VARDAR 1961: Tomovski, Gogov, Jagurinovski 5, Alarov, Georgievski 5, Karapaleski, Yasuhira 1, Hanser, Lazarevski 1, Srdanovic 5, Nikolic 8, Dukic 5, Atanasovski 2, Stojanovski 1, Kjosevski, Melo
Seven-meter throws: 2/2 Suspensions: 2 min.
HC Multi Essence faced the favored Vardar 1961 in a match at the Avtokomanda arena where the home and away roles were swapped.
The visiting team secured the points with an impressive start that resulted in a substantial lead on the scoreboard.
HC Multi Essence managed to reduce the gap to just six points with a 4-0 run before halftime, with the score standing at 9-15. In the second half, the visiting team once again established a comfortable lead, ultimately sealing a 33-24 win.
In the upcoming round, HC Multi Essence will have another opportunity to secure points as they take on the team of Vardar Negotino.
MHC KUMANOVO – HC ALKALOID 21-34 (9-19)
Venue: Pero Nakov SSS in Kumanovo. Referees: Ivo Georgievski and Igor Naumovski. Controller: Leri Mircheski
MHC KUMANOVO: Dimitrijevski, Kimevski, Dimitrov 2, Stojanovski 1, Gjurkovikj 3, Danevski 1, Cvetkoski, Boshkovski, Tasevski 1, Miladinovski, Ilievski 1, Bogdanovski, Simonoski 3, Ucha 9, Mihajlovski
Seven-meter throws: 2/3 Suspensions: 6 min.
HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski, Galevski, Djonov 3, Mladenovikj 9, Serafimov 6, Stojchevikj 2, Stojkovic 1, M. Mitev 3, Gjorgiev 1, Omeragikj 1, Bingo, Kofiloski 2, Petkovski 3, D. Mitev 2, Savrevski 1
Seven-meter throws: 3/5 Suspensions: 14 min.
HC Alkaloid won their sixth consecutive victory in the Macedonian Super League. This evening, during their away match in Kumanovo, our team secured a 34-21 victory, maintaining their top spot in the standings. They now look forward to a highly anticipated clash with CHC Tikvesh, who have also maintained an undefeated record so far. This encounter is scheduled for Thursday.
Tonight, in Kumanovo, our team started exceptionally strong, taking the lead with 8-1. Consequently, the outcome was almost sealed after roughly ten minutes of play. HC Alkaloid continued to comfortably maintain a 7-8 goal lead and entered halftime with a commanding double-digit advantage of 19-9.
During the second half, the scores were more even, but the difference was double-digit throughout. Mihajlo Mladenovikj was the best scorer of HC Alkaloid tonight, contributing nine goals, followed by Serafimov who scored six.
HC Alkaloid’s next challenge is the duel with CHC Tikvesh, scheduled for Thursday, followed by an EHF European League match against HC Vojvodina.
