HC BUTEL SKOPJE – HC MULTI ESSENCE 31-23 (16-10)

Venue: Jane Sandanski in Skopje. Referees: Gjoko Kolevski and Sasho Krkachev. Controller: Marjan Nachevski

HC BUTEL SKOPJE: Blazhevski, Andrevski 1, Pejkovski 2, Stojanovski 2, Gjeorgievski 2, Nikolov 4, Krstevski 1, Ivanic 5, Stojanoski, Spasovski 6, Georgiev, Jeftic 5, Vasilevski, Mihajlovikj 2, Cvetkovski, Davitkovski 1

Seven-meter throws: 2/3 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermonoski, Dimevski 2, Kostovski 1, Ilieski 5, D. Uzunchev 2, Petreski 1, Trajchev, Trajkovski, Vasilevski 1, Todeski, T. Uzunchev 3, Dimovski 1, Trajkovski, Jordanov 5, Karasmanakis 2

Seven-meter throws: 2/2 Suspensions: /

HC Multi Essence failed to pull off an upset against the seasoned and senior team of HC Butel Skopje in the 10th round of the men’s Super League.

This evening, during their visit at the Jane Sandanski arena, the young players of HC Multi Essence played to a score of 23-31, thus the points were claimed by HC Butel Skopje.

The outcome of the match was determined midway through the first half, following HC Multi Essence’s brief 5-3 lead, the home team found a good tempo, embarking on a 7-0 streak. This propelled them to a 10-5 advantage, and by halftime, they extended the lead by another goal, heading into the break with a score of 16-10.

The score was balanced in the second half, with the home team maintaining a secure lead ranging between five and seven goals (19-14, 22-27, 25-18…).

Towards the end, the pace quickened, featuring smooth transitions but also numerous missed opportunities from both teams, concluding the match with a score of 31-23.

HC ALKALOID – CHC OHRID 30-24 (15-12)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Gjorgji Nachevski and Slave Nikolov. Controller: Kamer Metalari

HC ALKALOID: Galevski 1 (17 saves), Djonov 2, Mladenovikj 2, Markoski, Serafimov 6, Stojchevikj, Stojkovic 1, M. Mitev 5, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 2, Omeragikj, Trajkoski, Bingo 6, Petkovski 1, D. Mitev, Savrevski 2

Seven-meter throws: 4/5 Suspensions: 6 min.

CHC OHRID: Brkic, Gjorgjeski, Ojleski, Andonoski, Stoilevski, Drogrishki 1, Shipinkoski, D. Andonoski 1, Taseski 3, Safranko 2, Kukoski, Krstevski 2, Sesic, Orjonikidze 6, Bojanic 6, Cirar 3

Seven-meter throws: 2/3 Suspensions: 8 min.

HC Alkaloid lived up to their frontrunner status and secured their ninth consecutive victory in the first phase of the Super League.

In the derby match held at the Avtokomanda arena this evening, they faced off against CHC Ohrid, one of the strongest teams in the domestic championship.

After briefly trailing 3-4, HC Alkaloid gained control of the match, establishing a 6-4 lead, which they maintained throughout the game.

Goalkeeper Ivan Galevski emerged as the star of today’s match. The 19-year-old netkeeper, who got the chance to play ahead of Blagojche Trajkoski, delivered an outstanding performance with one goal scored and 17 successful saves.

On the offensive front, Arnaud Bingo demonstrated his speed and astuteness, delivering several remarkable goals at critical junctures.

Following their 6-4 lead, HC Alkaloid extended their advantage to 10-7, maintaining a three-goal lead that carried over to halftime with a score of 15-12.

In the second half, the early minutes saw a back-and-forth exchange of goals, but HC Alkaloid eventually gained the upper hand, extending their lead to four goals (24-20), followed by 27-21, with the match concluding with a final score of 30-24.

Starting from Monday, several HC Alkaloid players will transition from their club responsibilities to their national team duties, and the next championship match is scheduled for the second week of November when they will face E. Pelister 2 in Bitola.

HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC E. PELISTER 26-36 (13-17)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Rubin Sedloski and Goran Angeleski. Controller: Aco Nikolovski

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermonoski, Dimevski 5, Kostovski, Ilieski 3, Petkovski, D. Uzunchev 2, Trajchev, Omeragikj 2, Ivanoski, Vasilevski, Todeski, T. Uzunchev 5, Dimovski 4, Jordanov, Karasmanakis 5

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

HC E. PELISTER: Ghedbane, Kizikj, Cehte 2, Kuzmanoski 2, Tajnik, Borzas, Tankoski 2, Kosteski 6, Nielsen 2, Wilson, Petrovic 11, Petar Atanasijevikj 1, Gjorgovski 3, Peshevski 2, Pavle Atanasijevikj 4, Stevanovic 1

Seven-meter throws: 3/4 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC Multi Essence faced one of the group favorites today, HC E. Pelister. The latter outperformed our team and with a final score of 36-26 won the points from the championship duel held at the Avtokomanda arena.

The start of the match proved challenging for our young team, resulting in a rapid deficit (1-4, 3-9). However, they managed to level the score, and by halftime, HC Multi Essence had cut the deficit to two goals, heading into the break with a score of 13-17.

The second half of the match maintained a similar tempo, with the visiting team extending their lead to double digits. The score largely revolved around that margin until the end of the game. Ultimately, the match concluded with a final score of 26-36.

David Dimevski, Todor Uzunchev and Valentin Karasmanakis were our team’s top scorers netting five goals each.

As the international break is approaching, in the next round, scheduled for the second week of November, HC Multi Essence will be facing HC Butel Skopje in the away court.

Tickets for the HC Alkaloid vs. HC Vojvodina match, scheduled for the first round of the EHF European League on October 17, 2023 (Tuesday), with kick-off at 8:45 PM, are now available for purchase.

Tickets for the HC Alkaloid vs. HC Vojvodina match can be purchased through the MKTickets sales network at https://mktickets.mk/event/alkaloid-vojvodina/

The ticket prices for the duel at the Jane Sandanski SC in Skopje are set at 150 MKD and 100 MKD. Blocks 1, 2, 9, and 10 are available for 100 MKD, while blocks 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, and 16 are priced at 150 MKD.

The countdown to the start of EHF European League’s group stage has begun, with Macedonia’s representative being our very own HC Alkaloid. The EHF European League is approaching rapidly. We are now less than 10 days away from witnessing HC Alkaloid’s historic debut on the international stage.

Our team is set to compete in group F, which also includes the Spanish team Logroño La Rioja, the Danish Bjerringbro Silkeborg, and our first guest and opponent – the multiple Serbian champion and current EHF Cup winner, the team of HC Vojvodina.

The first squad that will visit HC Alkaloid in a European match is the red and white team from Novi Sad, HC Vojvodina. They come as a bolstered team featuring six experienced foreign reinforcements, with Belarusian ace Boris Puhovski being the most famous among them.

EHF European League matches have fixed dates, always taking place on Tuesdays.

The duel between the teams of HC Alkaloid and HC Vojvodina is scheduled for October 17 starting at 08:45 PM in the Jane Sandanski arena in Skopje. The match will be broadcast live on television.

The media accreditation process is open, and ticket sales for this match have also commenced. Tickets are available at the price of 100 MKD and 150 MKD and can be purchased at the sales points of HC ALKALOID – HC VOJVODINA – MKTickets: MKTickets.

The challenge ahead is great, but our desire to win is even greater. We invite you to join us in the arena and become our eighth player!