HC ALKALOID – HC EUROFARM PELISTER 25-23 (10-11)
Venue: Boris Trajkovski in Skopje. Referees: Sasho Krkachev and Gjoko Kolevski. Controllers: Aco Nikolovski and Kamer Metalari
HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Trajkoski, Djonov, Markoski, Mladenovikj, Serafimov 3, Karasmanakis, Stojkovic, M. Mitev 2, Gjorgiev, Velkovski 4, Simonoski 4, Bingo 4, D. Mitev 4, Savrevski, Dimovski 1
Seven-meter throws: 4/6 Suspensions: 4 min
HC EUROFARM PELISTER: Lesjak, Ghedbane, Manaskov 1, Cehte 3, Kuzmanoski, Tajnik 3, Pjehovski, Borzas, Tankoski, Radivojevic 2, Kuzmanovski 6, Petar Atanasijevikj, Gjorgovski, Vasiljev, Peshevski 7, Pavle Atanasijevikj
Seven-meter throws: 4/4 Suspensions: 8 min.

Tonight, the first trophy in senior competition finds its place in HC Alkaloid’s showcase! Our team emerged victorious in the Macedonian Cup. In tonight’s final of the Final Four tournament, HC Alkaloid defeated HC Eurofarm Pelister after a superior performance in the penalty shootouts and won this prestigious trophy. We started the match strong, going on a 5-0 run that put us ahead by four goals (7-3) and in possession. Our more experienced opponents, however fought back, leveling the match by halftime with a score of 10-11.

The opposing team started the second half stronger, securing a three-goal advantage (15-12), but our resilience became evident. With a new 5-0 streak, we seized the lead (17-15) and maintained it until the final whistle. The last ten minutes were filled with tension, culminating in us scoring a goal to take the lead with just 30 seconds remaining (22-21). The opponent, however, managed to level the score, leading to a penalty shootout. Our goalkeeper Ivan Galevski saved shots from Filip Kuzmanovski and Emilijan Gjorgovski, while Bogdan Radivojevic missed his shot. Kristian Simonoski, Marko Mitev, and finally Ivan Djonov scored, sealing a historic victory for our team.

The strategic and high-quality approach to youth development has propelled our young teams to the forefront of the national championships this year. Following the success of HC Alkaloid’s pioneers, who secured the national championship title, and HC Multi Essence, the newly crowned youth champions, our cadet team has now added to the club’s accomplishments.

In today’s Final Four tournament of the cadet competition, HC Alkaloid put on a dominant display, defeating HC Struga convincingly (26-15) in the semi-finals. They then delivered an impressive performance in the final against HC Eurofarm Pelister 2, securing a 31-22 victory and clinching the title of Macedonian cadet champions. HFM president Zhivko Mukaetov, along with general secretary Filip Miloshevski, and youth national team head coach Radoslav Stojanovikj, presented the winning cups and medals to the participating teams.

HC ALKALOID – HC VARDAR 1961 25-24 (15-13)
Venue: Boris Trajkovski in Skopje. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Controllers: Marjan Nachevski and Vasil Chavdarov
HC ALKALOID: Djonov, Markoski, Mladenovikj, Serafimov 7, Karasmanakis 1, Stojkovic 2, M. Mitev 2, Gjorgiev 1, Galevski, Velkovski 1, Simonoski 4, Trajkoski, Bingo 6, D. Mitev 1, Savrevski, Dimovski Seven-meter throws: 3/5 Suspensions: 8 min.

HC VARDAR 1961: Tomovski, Gogov, Jagurinovski 2, Alarov, Georgievski 1, Karapalevski, Yasuhira 5, Rodriguez 1, Bakar, Lazarevski 6, Gojkovic, Srdanovic 5, Nikolic 1, Melo, Mishevski, Petric 3

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

In their second appearance at the Macedonian Cup F4, HC Alkaloid has advanced to their first final. Tonight, our team eliminated Vardar 1961 and will take on E. Pelister in the battle for the cup on Sunday.

HC Alkaloid delivered an outstanding first-half performance against HC Vardar 1961, concluding the period with a two-goal lead. Our team displayed greater cohesion and confidence during this half. After the opening quarter, in which the opponent dictated the scoreline, we managed to level the score at 7-7. From that point on, we took control of the game’s pace. We ended the half with a two-goal advantage (14-12) and maintained the lead until the break.

Our second-half start was subpar in terms of scoring, with four consecutive missed opportunities allowing the opponent to get back into the game. Ten minutes into the half, the score was tied at 18-18. Our players, however, regrouped and restored their composure and stability. Shortly afterwards, we reclaimed the lead, at times holding a three-goal advantage (24-21). Then Vardar fought back at the finish, managing to force a penalty shoot-out in the final second, with the score at 25-24. Ivan Galevski saved Marko Srdanovic’s shot, propelling HC Alkaloid into the final.

HC Multi Essence and HC Alkaloid have already clinched the national titles in the youth and pioneer competitions. To become the absolute champions across all youth categories, they only need to win the cadet competition cup.

The Final Four tournament for cadets will unfold this weekend at the Avtokomanda arena, with HC Alkaloid being one of the four teams vying for the championship title.

In the semi-finals, our cadet team will face off HC Struga, while the other semi-final match will see HC Bisinov Fruitland take on HC Eurofarm Pelister. Admission will be free.

CADET F4 TOURNAMENT

Saturday, 18.05.2024

Match Schedule

11:00h – HC Alkaloid vs. HC Struga

13:30h – HC Bisinov Fruitland vs. HC Eurofarm Pelister

17:00h – Third-place playoff

19:30h – Final

HC Alkaloid has agreed to reschedule the semi-final match of the Macedonian Cup against HC Vardar 1961, originally set for Thursday, May 16.

Since its establishment, HC Alkaloid has prioritized maintaining a high standard of sportsmanship and fostering positive relationships with all clubs and the Handball Federation.

As a team dedicated to promoting the positive aspects of the country’s most popular sport, participating in the tournament final holds utmost importance to us. Upholding sportsmanship on the court is a foundation for building relationships between clubs. Thus, we are prepared to accommodate a rescheduled match time in the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play, which will allow both teams to focus solely on the competitive aspect of the game.

The HC Multi Essence team has proudly claimed the championship cup, becoming the new champions in the youth competition. In the two-round championship, featuring a total of 13 teams from the 2004 generation and younger, HC Multi Essence secured 23 victories out of 23 games played, with one round remaining. They secured the championship title mathematically, leaving second-placed HC Prolet 62 out of reach two rounds ago.

This evening, in the Avtokomanda arena, visiting E. Pelister 2 could not halt our youth team’s winning streak. Our team bid farewell to their home fans with a convincing 45-35 victory and will conclude the championship on Friday with an away game against CHC Ohrid.

This season marks a pinnacle of success for the youth teams under the patronage of Alkaloid. In Ohrid over the weekend, HC Alkaloid’s pioneer team triumphed at the Final Four tournament, becoming the new pioneer champions of Macedonia.

The cadet championship is still ongoing, with HC Alkaloid having secured a spot in F4, while the HC Multi Essence team will compete for a spot in the final tournament.