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.

HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC PRILEP 31-30 (15-15)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Viktor Andonov and Stojanche Jovanovski. Delegate: Cane Kurtovikj

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Cvetkoski, Dimevski 2, Kostovski, Ilieski 4, D. Uzunchev 3, Pereski, Trajchev, Omeragikj 9, G. Trajkovski, Todeski 2, T. Uzunchev, Dimovski 1, J. Trajkovski, Jordanov 7, Karasmanakis 3

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

HC PRILEP: Acevski, Kastratovic 5, Rajatoski 6, Adamcheski, Bikoski, Angeleski, Krsteski, Veleski, Burcheski 3, Kvastek 1, Cvetanoski 7, Sabanovic 1, Imnadze 3, Trajkoski

Seven-meter throws: 1/3 Suspensions: 10 min.

HC Multi Essence wrote a new chapter in the club’s history today by securing the first Super League points. Our young squad triumphed over HC Prilep, a formidable and revamped team featuring several international players as reinforcements.

Our team engaged in a closely contested battle, with the score margin remaining slim throughout the entire 60-minute match. This was the type of match our team needed, demanding every ounce of strength and focus from our players.

In the opening half, the visiting team took an early lead, with HC Multi Essence leveling the score on multiple occasions and even holding the advantage at points (11-10, 12-11), while at halftime the score stood at 15-15.

During the second half, our team maintained its lead for the entire 30 minutes. We held a consistent advantage of two or three goals, yet we couldn’t manage to secure a decisive breakthrough. There were instances when the visiting team came dangerously close to leveling the score. However, our goalkeeper Viktor Vasilevski displayed impeccable reactions on multiple occasions. Additionally, in the offensive plays, Darin Omeragikj was in top scoring form, netting nine goals, while Oleg Jordanov contributed seven goals that ultimately sealed our team’s 31-29 victory.

HC ALKALOID – HC STRUGA 38-18 (13-13)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Mihajlo Ilievski and Metodija Ilievski. Controller: Kamer Metalari

HC ALKALOID: Trajkovski 1, Galevski, Djonov 5, Markoski, Mladenovikj 2, Serafimov 4, Stojchevikj, Stojkovic, M. Mitev 2, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 2, Omeragikj 3, Bingo 4, Kofiloski 5, Petkovski 7, D. Mitev 1

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

HC STRUGA: Tutenkoski, Trenchevski 5, Mulic, Savevski 1, Mladenovski 2, Jankulovski 4, Simonoski, Veljanoski, F. Mechkaroski 1, Kostoski, Boshnjak 5, Markovski, M. Mechkaroski, Guskaroski, Rikanovic

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

Our team started the match strongly and initially maintained control. Ivan Galevski made two saves, leading to a 4-0 run that allowed Kiril Lazarov’s team to turn a 1-2 deficit into a 5-2 advantage. However, Struga’s goalkeeper, Rikanovic, put up an impressive performance with five saves against our team’s attacks, leveling the score for the lakeside city team. The score remained tied at 9-9, 10-10, and eventually 13-13 at halftime, with the turning point coming early in the second half.

The second half presented a stark contrast to the first for HC Alkaloid. The initial half was difficult for our team, while the beginning of the second half showcased a transformed Alkaloid squad. Lazarov decided to change goalkeepers, with Blagojche Trajkovski taking the stage, coincidentally on his birthday, and making four important saves. Thus, HC Alkaloid, led by Djonov, Bingo, and Petkovski in the offensive, surged to a commanding 21-15 lead in the 40th minute of the game at the Avtokomanda arena. As the match progressed, the game became more manageable, the lead steadily expanded, and ultimately, the team secured the much-desired victory, securing a double-digit win. This marked the team’s fifth consecutive victory in the Super League.

To highlight the contrasting halves, in the first part, HC Alkaloid scored 13 and conceded 13 goals, while in the second half, they managed to score 25 while allowing just five. A noteworthy highlight was Blagojche Trajkoski’s birthday goal, adding to his outstanding performance, marked by a goal-to-goal contribution.

The new season of the Macedonian Youth League kicked off this weekend, featuring a modified system. This season, all 13 teams will compete in a single group in the Youth League facing each other in two rounds. There will be no playoffs or playouts, whereby the total victor will become the youth state champion.

HC Alkaloid and HC Multi Essence are both competing in this championship. Both squads commenced the tournament with triumphs, securing commanding victories and presently holding top positions in the standings. In the first round, HC Alkaloid faced HC Vardar 1961 on the away field, securing an impressive 37-20 win. Maksim Garbeski, with eight goals, and Teodor Pecanovski, with five goals, were HC Alkaloid’s best scorers in this match.

In the first round, HC Multi Essence also faced a big city rival on the away field, the team of HC Butel Skopje. Led by David Dimevski who netted seven goals, and Darin Omeragikj, who scored six goals, HC Multi Essence clinched a resounding 40-24 triumph. In the upcoming second round, HC Alkaloid is scheduled to compete at home against Prolet 62, while HC Multi Essence will host HC Vardar 1961.

HC AERODROM – HC ALKALOID 30-44 (16-21)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje.

Referees: Gligor Kjaev and Spasko Kjaev. Controller: Zoran Kimovski

HC AERODROM: Bogdanovski, Pajkoski 2, Meloski 1, Mitrevski 2, Kostov 7, Oltovski, Stojanovski 1, Trifunovski 2, Trajchevski 1, Boshkovski 6, Vasilev, Anakievski 4, Angjelkovski 2, Grujevski, Dimevski 2, Kizikj

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

HC ALKALOID: Trajkovski 1, Galevski, Djonov 10, Markoski, Mladenovikj, Stojkovic 3, M. Mitev 2, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 1, Omeragikj 2, Kofiloski 5, Petkovski 8, D. Mitev 7, Savrevski 3

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

HC Alkaloid secured their fourth consecutive victory in the new Super League season, defeating HC Aerodrom as visiting team in their Avtokomanda arena. The newcomers to the Super League started the match with determination, occasionally holding the lead or levelling the score during the initial quarter of the game. The competition remained neck-and-neck throughout the first half, until they reached the score of 14-14. Then, our squad found their rhythm, embarked on a 7-2 run and concluded the first period with a 21-16 advantage.

The second half took a turn in a different direction. HC Alkaloid assumed control in every aspect of the game, swiftly establishing a double-digit lead at 28-18. They then proceeded to widen the gap to impressive 15 points (33-18), securing yet another straightforward triumph.

HC PROLET 62 – HC MULTI ESSENCE 32-27 (17-10)

Venue: Makedonsko Sonce in Skopje. Referees: Gjorgi Nachevski and Slave Nikolov. Controller: Marjan Nachevski

HC PROLET 62: Petkovski, Nikolovski 1, Totikj 1, Pecakovski, Vasilevski 5, Kocharov, Dodevski 4, Dimov 3, Andonoski 2, Majnov, Dimkovski 2, Stojanovski 3, Mihalevic, Palevski 6, Spasovski, Arsenovski 5

Seven-meter throws: 2/2 Suspensions: 14 min.

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 1, Kostovski, Ilieski 9, Petkovski, D. Uzunchev 2, Petreski, Trajchev, Trajkovski, Gjorgievski, Vasilevski, Todeski 1, Dimovski, Trajkovski, Jordanov 12, Karasmanakis 2

Seven-meter throws: 7/7 Suspensions: 10 min.

Our youthful squad, HC Multi Essence, fell short in their quest to secure points in the away duel against T. Prolet 62. HC Multi Essence outperformed T. Prolet during the preparations at the Prilep tournament. However, in tonight’s game, the home team made a stronger start. They led by 5-2, 8-3… establishing an advantage early on that set the tone for the entire match. At halftime, the score stood at 17-10 in favor of the home team. In the second part, the home team confidently held onto their lead and secured the victory. HC Multi Essence will aim to seize the opportunity to earn points in the upcoming round when they face HC Prilep at Avtokomanda.