HC BUTEL SKOPJE – HC ALKALOID 20-22 (9-11) 

Sports venue: “Anton Dimitrov” in Skopje. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Delegate: Marjan Nachevski 

HC BUTEL SKOPJE: Simjanovski, Subashevski, Mladenovski 2, Stojanovski, Gjeorgievski 2, Nikolov 7, Krstevski, Mojsoski 4, Spasovski, Stojcevikj, Manaskov 1, Blazhevski 1, Jeftikj, Mihajlovikj, Majikj 2, Davitkovski 1 

Seven-metre throws: 4/8 2-minute Suspensions: 10 min. 

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski, Galevski, Djonov 3, Markoski 2, Stojkov, Mladenovikj 1, Serafimov 7, Ilieski, Stojkovikj, Gjorgiev 2, Simonoski 1, Omeragikj 1, Kofiloski, Petkovski 2, D. Mitev 2, Savrevski 
Seven-metre throws: 2/4 2-minute Suspensions: 14 min. 

Tonights win in the playoffs was another for HC Alkaloid. With a 22-20 win over city rival HC Butel Skopje, our team celebrated on the opponents field. 
This was HC Alkaloids eighth win in the playoffs, bringing their total of points gained to 30. 
Results-wise, the matchup with Butel Skopje was fascinating, as is usual when these two teams play. 

After 15 minutes of play, HC Alkaloid tied the score at 4-4 after Butel had taken a 3-0 lead before taking a 6-4 lead and gradually taking control. 
In this game, the home team only managed to take the lead twice more (8-7 and 9-8), after which our team maintained control until the very end. 

At halftime, Alkaloid led 11-9 thanks to Blagojche Trajkoskis clutch play, which allowed him to block crucial shots. In the following period, the game was played with a two- to four-goal advantage for our team, and HC Alkaloid maintained its lead with two goals at the start of the second half, taking the lead with a four- gol difference (13-9). 
The home team got as close as 20-22 in the last seconds, but Alkaloid kept control of the clock and won without much drama. 

HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC ASTRAION 52-25 (24-9) 

Sports venue : „Avtokomanda“ in Skopje. Referees : Ismail Metalari and Nenad Nikolovski. Delegate: Mamer Redzepi 

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Shtakovski, Ermanoski, Dimevski 6, Grujevski 4, Dimitrievski 6, D. Uzunchev 5, 

Omeragikj 2, Alexovski 3, Velkov 1, T. Uzunchev 4, Jordanov 1, Karasmanakis 7, Ninovski 6, Kostovski 3,

Georgievski 3, Trajchev 1 

Seven-metre throws: 3/4 2-minute Suspensions: 8 min. 

HC ASTRAION: Naumov, Georgiev 2, Eftimov 1, Nakov 9, K. Katrandjiev 1, Kotevski 1, Perovanovikj, V. Stojanov, M. Stojanov 1, Pandec 1, Gogov, D. Katrandjiev 3, Angelov 

Seven-metre throws: 3/3 2-minute Suspensions: 8 min. 

Another resounding victory for HC Multi Essence brought them closer to realizing their goals of moving up the competitions rankings. 

With a huge 27-goal margin (52-25), HC Multi Essence defeated the HC Astraion team at home in the backward match of the 14th round. Out of the 14 games we played in the playoffs, this was our team14th win. 

From the moment of the start until the final seconds of the game, our team was dominant. By halftime, we had a 24-9 advantage after leading 8-2, 13-4, and 24-9. 
Almost the exact same rhythm was used in the second part, and HC Multi Essence nearly quadrupled its advantage from the first one. In the following round, we will be playing in “Avtokomanda” against the Metalurg RA. 

HC DRACHEVO – HC MULTI ESENS 31-34 (15-15)
Venue: “Krume Kepeski” hall in Skopje. Referees: Aleksandar Vukashinovski and Mirko Trajkovski.Delegate: Cane Kurtovic
HC DRACHEVO: Hristov, Dabevski 4, Ristovski, Dimovski 2, Bozinov, Dimov 2, Stojanov 4, Petkovski 5, Stojanovski, Angelovski, Andovski, Angelkovski 4, Badarevski, Veljanoski, Duka 10
Seven-meter throws: 1/1 Suspensions: 10 min.

HC MULTI ESENS: Shtakovski, Dimevski 7, Grujevski, Dimitrievski1, D. Uzunchev 12, Trichkovski 5 Omeragic 1, Velkov, Ermanoski, Mladenovski, T. Uzunchev, Jordanov 3, Karasmanakis 2, Kostovski 3, Georgievski
Seven-meter throws: 8/10 Suspensions: 12 min.

In a game against HC Drachevo, HC Multi Esens recorded a 34-31 away win, bringing their total wins to13 out of 13 completed rounds. With 39 points, they now have an 11-point advantage over their rivals, with five matches left in the season. The game, held at the “Krume Kepeski” hall in Skopje, saw the home team in the lead throughout the first half, at times with a six-goal difference (13-7).

However, HC Multi Esens showed character, increased their rhythm, and went on a 5-0 run, reducing the score to 12- 13 and putting pressure on the home team. At halftime, the score was tied at 15-15. At the start of the second half, Branko Angelovski led boys, obviously refreshed, took a 17-15 lead and continued to increase the pressure, reaching a 26-20, 27-21 lead.

Despite the home team’s attempt to return to the game and reducing the difference to minus two goals with five minutes to go, HC Multi Esens kept their cool and did not allow a result drama. The win marks a significant step towards the Superliga for HC Multi Esens, following their victory over HC Aerodrom in the last round.

HC ALKALOID – GHC OHRID 31-23 (15-10) 

Venue: “Avtokomanda” hall in Skopje. Referees: Spasko Kjaev and Gligor Kjaev. Delegate: Cane Kurtovic. 

HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Trajkoski, Petrov, Markoski 2, Stojkov 2, Serafimov 6, Stojkovic 2, M. Mitev 2, Gjorgiev 4, Simonoski 4, Omeragic, Todeski, Kofiloski 4, Petkovski, D. Mitev 3, Savrevski 3 

Seven-meter throws: 5/5 Suspensions: 8 min. 

GHC OHRID: Milenkovic, Rechkoski, K. Andonovski, Cejovic, Rustamov 6, Drogrishki 1, Tsintsadze, D. Andonovski 2, Vasilevski, Risteski, Taseski 4, Sheshic 2, Karakoc 2, Bojanic 1, Cirar 5 

Seven-meter throws: 3/5 Suspensions: 8 min. 

HC Alkaloid secured its place in the European League for the next Euro season by defeating GHC Ohrid in the round derby with a 31-23 (15-10) victory. The win gives HC Alkaloid a 15-point advantage over the fourth-ranked team after 11 rounds, securing the third-place ranking. 

In the match, coach Kiril Lazarov gave younger players a chance to start, and 18-year-old goalkeeper Ivan Galevski had an outstanding performance with a double-digit number of saves, including saving penalties and challenging shots.  

Galevski was the starter who led HC Alkaloid, as the team scored six consecutive goals to take an 8-2 lead after an opening 2-2 in the first ten minutes. It proved to be a crucial period for the match’s final outcome. 

The visiting team attempted to make a comeback by scoring three goals in a row after trailing 2-8, narrowing the deficit to 5-8. However, our team regained control and played with a three-goal advantage for a few minutes before extending the lead to five goals (12-7). The first half ended with our team leading 15-10. 

In the second half, the game unfolded similarly to the first half. Our team took an early lead of 18-12, but the visiting team responded with a 3-0 run to narrow the score to 15-18 before our defense halted their momentum. From there, the game played out calmly without any major scoring runs. Ultimately, HC Alkaloid emerged victorious with a margin of eight goals (31-23). 

This match was HC Alkaloid’s second-to-last home game of the season. We will host HC Butel Skopje in the upcoming round, followed by a match against HC E. Pelister 2 at the “Avtokomanda” hall. The season will conclude with an away game against HC Vardar 1961. 

HC T. PROLET – HC ALKALOID 22-28 (11-14) 

Venue: “Makedonsko Sonce” hall in Skopje. Referees: Rubin Sedloski and Goran Angeleski. Delegate: Kamer Metalari 

HC T. PROLET: Petkovski, Vasilevski 6, Pecakovski 4, Dodevski, Dimov 2, Andonovski 4, Majnov, Dimkovski 2, Krsteski 2, Stojanovski 1, Fichorski, Janchev, Mihaljevic, Palevski, Spasovski 1 

Seven-meter throws: 4/5 Suspensions: 8 min. 

HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Trajkoski, Petrov 2, Markoski 1, Stojkov 5, Mladenovic, Serafimov 3, Stojkovic, M. Mitev 3, Gjorgiev 5, Simonoski, Omeragic 1, Kofiloski 1, Petkovski 1, D. Mitev 2, Savrevski 4 

Seven-meter throws: 3/4 Suspensions: 2 min. 

HC Alkaloid secured their seventh win in the playoff championship with a 28-22 away victory against HC Tinex Prolet.   

After falling behind 2-1 early in the game, our team took control and led 4-2, 7-4, and 10-6. Coach Kiril Lazarov gave more playing time to non-starters, including goalkeeper Ivan Galevski, defenders Damjan Mitev, David Savrevski, and Edvin Omeragic, point guard Marko Stojkovic, and winger Aleksandar Stojkov, who all took advantage of the opportunity. Despite the home team’s attempts to close the gap, HC Alkaloid maintained a three-to-four goal lead throughout the first half, which ended 14-11 in our favour.  

In the second half, our team built a four-goal lead (16-12), but HC T. Prolet managed to tie the game at 20-20 before HC Alkaloid regained control, scoring eight goals while only conceding two to finish with a final score of 28-22. 

Before the match, HC T. Prolet’s management presented a thank-you card to our handball player Ivan Dzonov, who transferred from HC T. Prolet to our club during the winter transfer period. With this victory, HC Alkaloid now has 24 points, 12 more than GHC Ohrid, whom we will face on Friday at “Avtokomanda”.