HC ALKALOID – HC PROLET 62 28-23 (15-11)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Spectators: 280. Referees: Gjorgji Nachevski and Slave Nikolov. Delegate: Kamer Metalari.

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski, Galevski, Petrov, Markoski 1, Mladenovikj 3, Serafimov 2, Karasmanakis, Stojkovic, M. Mitev 3, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 1, Bingo 4, Kofilovski, D. Mitev 5, Savrevski 3, Dimovski 4.

Seven-meter throws: 2/2. Suspensions: 8 min.

HC PROLET 62: Totic, Krsteski, Pecakovski, Vasilevski 7, Dodevski, Dimov, Petkovski, Andonovski 9, Petkovski, Majnov, Dimkovski, Stojanovski, Mladenovski, Mihaljevic, Palevski 3, Arsenovski 4.

Seven-meter throws: 2/3. Suspensions: 0 min.

At the beginning, the two teams were evenly matched, however our squad faced a minor setback as HC Prolet surged ahead to 8-10. Additionally, we faced the disadvantage of Valentin Karasmanakis being red-carded for initiating contact against an opponent. Nonetheless, HC Alkaloid regained control of the match by scoring five consecutive goals, allowing them to take a two-goal lead for the first time at 13-10. In these moments, both our defense and Savrevski, leading the attack, demonstrated excellent performance.

The score stood at 15-11 at halftime, with Martin Dimovski leading our team, having netted thee goals and extending the lead to 18-13. By the 41^st minute of the duel at the Avtokomanda arena, Kiril Lazarov’s team had surged ahead with a six-goal difference at 21-15. Blagojche Trajkovski’s solid performance, marked by several saves, further bolstered our advantage, making it easier to secure the win. HC Alkaloid’s biggest lead in this match reached eight goals.

This victory marks HC Alkaloid’s fifth win in the playoffs. In the upcoming ninth round, our team will face CHC Tikvesh in an away match.

HC ALKALOID – HC E. PELISTER 25-35 (12-16)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Spectators: 1000. Referees: Gjorgji Nachevski and Slave Nikolov. Delegate: Marjan Nachevski.

HC ALKALOID: Galevski 1, Trajkoski, Djonov 3, Petrov 1, Markoski, Mladenovikj 2, Serafimov 5, Karasmanakis 2, M. Mitev 1, Gjorgiev, Velkovski 4, Bingo, Kofilovski, D. Mitev 6, Savrevski, Dimovski

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

HC E. PELISTER: Lesjak, Ghedbane, Manaskov 3, Cechte 12, Kuzmanoski, Tajnik 3, Borzas 3, Tankoski, Radivojevic 6, Kuzmanovski 4, Petrovic, Pe. Atanasijevikj, Gjorgovski, Vasiljev, Pesevski 4, Pa. Atanasijevikj

Seven-meter throws: 3/3. Suspensions: 14 min.

HC Alkaloid had a promising start in front of their home crowd, keeping pace with the opponent. The first fifteen minutes saw both teams exchanging goals in a dynamic and efficient game. The score was tied at 7-7, but a series of errors by our team allowed the Bitola rivals to pull ahead, leading 7-11 with four consecutive goals.

Pelister maintained the four-goal lead until halftime (12-16). HC Alkaloid demonstrated a more dynamic approach at the start of the second half, bouncing back from the setback and narrowing the gap to two goals (17-19). However, a shot hitting the post and a save by the opposing goalkeeper Lesjak allowed the visiting team to regain a two-goal advantage (18-20), returning to the lead they held earlier (18-22).

In the final fifteen minutes of the match, the rivals from Bitola maintained their lead at the Avtokomanda arena and secured the points despite our team’s efforts to stage a comeback. In the upcoming round, HC Alkaloid will host another home match, this time against HC Prolet 62.

MHC KUMANOVO – HC MULTI ESSENCE 29-28 (14-12)

Venue: Pero Nakov in Kumanovo. Spectators: 200. Referees: Viktor Andonov and Stojanche Jovanovski. Delegate: Dushko Kamishevski.

MHC Kumanovo: Dimitrijevski, Kimevski, Radojicic 2, Dimitrov 1, Kostov 10, Cvetkovski, Boshkovski, Tasevski, Miladinovski 1, Blagojevic 2, Gamzardija 4, Radicevic 2, Simonoski 1, Atanasovski 5, Mihajlovski, Stevovic 1.

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

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Trajkovski, Dimevski 4, Kostovski 4, Ilievski 2, Nasevski, Uzunchev 5, Petreski, Trajchev 1, Ivanoski 5, Todeski, Uzunchev 1, Jordanov 4, Stojchevikj 2, Karakalashev.

Seven-meter throws: 3/3. Suspensions: 10 min.

HC Multi Essence visited MHC Kumanovo for the seventh round of the Super League playout, where the home team emerged victorious with a final score of 29-28 (14-12).

The initial half of the Kumanovo match saw a deadlock, with both teams evenly matched. Our team held a slight advantage on several occasions, leading by one goal. Just before halftime however, MHC Kumanovo managed to score two consecutive goals, pulling ahead from a 12-12 tie. HC Multi Essence went without scoring for three minutes, resulting in a 14-12 score at halftime.

Fifteen minutes into the second half, MHC Kumanovo held a five-goal lead at 21-16, their highest advantage of the match. Nonetheless, our team showed determination and focus, staging a comeback to level the score at 22-22. The match entered a tense and uncertain conclusion, with the hosts eventually securing a narrow victory by one goal (29-28).

In the upcoming round of the Macedonian championship, our team will host HC Golden Art.

HC BUTEL SKOPJE – HC ALKALOID 20-23 (12-12)

Venue: Anton Dimitrov in Skopje. Spectators: 200. Referees: Ismail Metalari and Nenad Nikolovski. Controller: Dragan Nachevski.

HC BUTEL SKOPJE: Blazeski, Subashevski 3, Andrevski, Pejkovski 1, Stojanovski 1, Gjeorgievski 2, Nikolov 9, Krstevski, Ivanic, Stojanoski, Spasovski 2, Kaevski, Jeftic 2, Vasilevski, Mihajlovic, Davitkovski

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

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski 1, Djonov, Petrov, Markoski, Mladenovikj, Serafimov 5, Karasmanakis 1, M. Mitev 5, Gjorgiev, Galevski, Velkovski 4, Bingo 2, Kofiloski, D. Mitev 2, Savrevski, Dimovski 3.

Seven-meter throws: 2/3. Exclusions: 8 m.

Throughout most of the first half, the two teams were evenly matched in a fierce contest. HC Alkaloid managed to gain a slight advantage twice with two goal-leads, at 4-6 and 6-8. HC Butel Skopje turned the tide in their favor however, with a four-goal streak, leading 10-8. Despite this setback, our team fought back before halftime, leveling the score at 12-12.

The second half started with the teams continuing to trade goals, however we managed to establish a two-goal lead with the Butel scoreboard reading 14-16, then 15-17. During this crucial period, from the 39^th to the 47^th minute, Martin Velkovski netted four goals. Butel encountered difficulties as their top scorer, Filip Nikolov, was shown a red card.

With just ten minutes remaining, our squad held its highest three goal lead thus far (16-19). Despite the opponent’s attempt to stage a comeback through physical play and deploying a seven-on-six tactic, they failed to breach our defensive setup. Martin Serafimov capitalized on this momentum with three consecutive goals, extending our lead to 18-22, which we maintained until the finish. Blagojche Trajkoski also delivered excellent goalkeeping performances during crucial moments.

In the upcoming round of the Super League playoffs, HC Alkaloid will face Eurofarm Pelister on home turf.

HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC SKOPJE 2020 32-20 (12-12)

Venue:  Avtokomanda in Skopje. Spectators: 100. Referees: Spasko Kjaev and Gligor Kjaev Delegate: Aco Nikolovski

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 11, Kostovski 3, Ilieski 5, Nasevski 1, D. Uzunchev 6, Petreski 1, Trajchev, Cvetkovski, Ivanoski 3, Trajkovski, Todeski, T. Uzunchev, 1 Jordanov, 1 Stojchevikj.

Seven-meter throws: 2/2. Exclusions: 12m.

HC SKOPJE 2020: Stojkoski, Grujevski, Chakalic 2, Trkalevski 1, Jakimovski 1, Shokoski 7, Stojkoski, Fichorski 3, Peshkirski, Stojanovski 2, Risteski 1, Pavlov 2, Rangelov, Bozinovski 1.

Seven-meter throws: 1/2. Exclusions: 6m.

The match in the Avtokomanda arena saw a balanced first half, with the score tied nine times. Our team held a two-goal lead twice, at 5-3 and 10-8, and later at 11-9. However, by the conclusion of the first half, the visiting team, HC Skopje 2020, managed to equalize at 12-12. Goalkeeper Gjorgji Ermanoski put in an excellent performance, making eight saves in the first half.

At the onset of the second half, Stefan Stojchevikj was shown a red card for his third suspension, but our team managed to find its stride. Starting from a score of 13-14, the Multi Essence squad netted five consecutive goals, bringing the score to a commanding 18-14 lead. Thanks to the exceptional defense, three interceptions lead to goals out of the five scored during this period. Skopje continued to make errors throughout the remainder of the match, which our team capitalized on, extending the run to 12-1 by the 48^th minute and leading 25-15.

Up until the final whistle, the outcome of this Super League play-out match was never in question, with our coach Mile Bochkarovski affording all players an opportunity to participate. This win marks HC Multi Essence’s fourth victory in the second part of the season. For the upcoming round, our team is visiting MHC Kumanovo.

HC ALKALOID – HC BUTEL SKOPJE 23-20 (9-11)

Venue:  Avtokomanda in Skopje. Spectators: 250. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Delegate: Igor Ognenov

HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Trajkoski, Djonov, Petrov, Markoski, Mladenovikj 3, Serafimov 9, Karasmanakis, M. Mitev 3, Gjorgjiev, Velkovski 2, Bingo 3, Kofilovski, D. Mitev 1, Savrevski, Dimovski 2.

Seven-meter throws: 8/9. Suspensions: 12 min.

HC BUTEL SKOPJE: Subashevski 5, Andrevski, Pejkovski, Stojanovski, Gjeorgievski 6, Krstevski, Ivanic 2, Stojanoski, Spasovski 2, Kaevski, Blazhevski, Jeftic, Vasilevski 1, Mihajlovic 3, Cvetkovski, Davitkovski 1.

Seven-meter throws: 5/6. Suspensions: 10 min.

HC Alkaloid emerged victorious in Group 2 and secured a spot in the Macedonian Cup final. Our team outperformed HC Butel Skopje defeating it with a final score of 23-20.

In the second half, our team secured the much-needed victory in front of the home crowd. Initially, the opponents took the lead, scoring four consecutive goals and reaching 1-5. However, thanks to goalkeeper Blagojche Trajkoski’s outstanding performance, saving seven shots, our team managed to get back into the game leveling the score at 7-7. Unfortunately, two errors in the final ten minutes of the first half led to a two-goal deficit for us at halftime (9-11).

Once again, Trajkovski demonstrated his skill at the onset of the second half, when together with Bingo they leveled the score to 11-11. The match continued with both teams trading goals, eventually reaching a deadlock at 16-16. However, Butel’s offense encountered difficulties, allowing Martin Serafimov to score three consecutive goals. With an additional goal from Bingo, our team surged ahead to 20-16 with ten minutes left on the clock. This advantage ultimately proved to be enough to clinch the victory at the Avtokomanda arena.

The Macedonian Cup final is scheduled for May. Alongside our HC Alkaloid, HC Eurofarm Pelister, HC Vardar 1961, and CHC Tikvesh have also secured spots in the F4 tournament.