HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC PRILEP 34-33 (19-20)
Venue:  Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Gligor Kjaev and Spasko Kjaev. Delegate: Vasil Chavdarov
HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 9, Kostovski 5, Ilieski 4, Nasevski, D. Uzunchev 8, Petreski, Trajchev 1, Tarchulovski, Trajkovski, Ivanoski 6, S. Jordanov, Todeski, T. Uzunchev, Stojchevikj 1, Karakalashev
Seven-meter throws: 3/5 Suspensions: 10 min.
HC PRILEP: Acevski, Kastratovic 1, Rajatovski 10, Adamceski, Bikoski 5, Angeleski, Krsteski, Veleski 1, Burceski, Lozanoski, Cvetanoski 4, Sabanovic 6, Levani 1, Kvastek 5, Trajkoski, Andrade
Seven-meter throws: 2/2 Suspensions: 12 min.

In a hard-fought battle, HC Multi Essence emerged victorious over HC Prilep by a slim margin of 34:33, keeping their spot in the top-tier competition.

David Dimevski and Todor Uzunchev had outstanding performances, contributing 17 of the team’s 34 goals. Ivanoski, Ilieski, and Trajchev also scored crucial goals in the closing stages of the game when the score was tight.

The visiting team held the advantage at the start, but midway through the first half, after the score was tied at 10-10, HC Multi Essence seized control and surged ahead, leading 15-11 and then 16-12.

We failed to hold on to the lead, experiencing a rough patch that allowed HC Prilep to level the score at 17-17, leaving for break at 19-10. The second half witnessed an intense battle, with both teams trading goals. HC Prilep maintained a one-goal lead until the scoreboard read 27-27, at which point HC Multi Essence regained the upper hand. We even extended our lead to 30-27, but the guests equalized at 31-31. However, we once again took control, establishing a 34-32 lead, which we successfully defended until the end of the match.

HC ALKALOID – HC STRUGA 35:20 (15-10)
Venue:  Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Nenad Nikolovski and Ismail Metalari. Delegate: Ljupcho Janevski
HC ALKALOID: Vasilevski, Petrov, Mladenovikj 4, Serafimov 1, Karasmanakis 1, Stojkovic 4, M. Mitev 1, Gjorgiev 2, Galevski 1, Velkovski 1, Simonoski 5, Trajkoski, Bingo 4, D. Mitev 7, Savrevski 2, Dimovski 2

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

HC STRUGA: Tutenkoski, S. Mateski, Mechkaroski 2, Saveski 2, Markoski, Klenkoski, Simonoski 6, Pejchinoski, Veljanoski 2, Kostoski 2, J. Mateski 4, Bosnjak, Rikanovic

Seven-meter throws: 0/1 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC Alkaloid secured another championship victory in tonight’s opening match of the 10th round in the Super League playoffs. They defeated HC Struga, solidifying their position in the standings ahead of the upcoming derby against direct rival CHC Ohrid. Marko Stojkovic and Damjan Mitev performed exceptionally well in the first half, scoring nine of the team’s 13 goals, leading HC Alkaloid to a five-goal advantage (13-8).

HC Alkaloid maintained their lead upto the end of the first half, which ended with a score of 15-10. By the 38th minute, they had extended their lead to 20-10, effectively securing the three points. The remainder of the match was played at a steady, slower pace, with HC Alkaloid comfortably reaching a final score of 35-20. This game also marked the return of Kristijan Simonoski, who had been injured at the tournament in Struga earlier this year. Simonoski played his first match today and was the team’s second-highest scorer netting five goals.

CHC TIKVESH – HC ALKALOID 23-28 (14-13)
Venue:  Jasmin in Kavadarci. Spectators: 1000 Referees: Sasho Krkachev and Gjoko Kolevski. Delegate: Dragan Nachevski

CHC TIKVESH: Gemaljevic, Anastasovski 2, Mijatovic 2, Temelkovski 1, Velkov, Sokolov, Stefanovic 1, Gacevic 2, Lazov, Manaskov 8, Shuleski, Kocev 1, Simic 2, Majic, Danevski, Obina 4
Seven-meter throws: 3/4 Suspensions: 12 min.

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski, Galevski 1, Petrov, Markoski, Mladenovikj, Serafimov 1, Karasmanakis 2, Stojkovic 5, M. Mitev 7, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 3, Bingo, Kofilovski, D. Mitev 4, Savrevski, Dimovski
Seven-meter throws: 4/4 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC Alkaloid returns with three points from the derby in Kavadarci, a crucuial game in the battle for entry into European competitions next season.
The match in Kavadarci started in favor of HC Alkaloid, as they netted four consecutive goals. Despite their strong start and three defensive plays by Trajkoski, however, they allowed Tikvesh to equalize at 6-6. Our team then went to score three consecutive goals taking a 6-9 lead, which extended to 9-12. Tikvesh then managed to turn the tide in their favor with a 5-1 run before halftime, leading 14-13.

The second half turned into a true test of nerves as each team outplayed the other. Alkaloid mostly held a one-goal advantage, and by the 40th minute, they were up 21-23, prompting the rival to call a timeout. Our team played exceptionally well in the following period, pushing the lead to 25-21 and then 26-22, effectively squashing the home team’s hopes for a comeback.

HC VARDAR NEGOTINO – HC MULTI ESSENCE 32-26 (16-13)
Venue: Kiril i Metodij in Negotino. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Delegate: Marjan Nachevski
HC VARDAR NEGOTINO: Acev, Micev, Kuzev, Oreshkov 1, Bugarinovic 12, Mitevski 3, Gjorgjev, Petrov 2, Adamovic 9, Mitikj 2, Peovski, Jovanovski, M. Jovanovski, Trajanov 3
Seven-meter throws: 2/2 Suspensions: 4 min.
HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 5, Kostovski 2, Ilieski 4, Nasevski, D. Uzunchev 7, Petreski, Trajchev, Trajkovski, Ivanoski 3, S. Jordanov, Todeski, T. Uzunchev 3, Stojchevikj 2, Karakalashev
Seven-meter throws: 3/6 Suspensions: 4min.

HC Multi Essence failed to secure points during their visit to Negotino in the ninth round of the Super League Playout. The home team, Vardar Negotino, opened the match strongly, establishing a 6-2 advantage led by Petar Bugarinovic. Leveraging their seasoned expertise, they maintained this advantage with slight oscillations until the conclusion of the first half, which ended with a score of 16-13 in favor of the Negotino team.
There was en exchange of goals in the second half, with Multi Essence initially narrowing the deficit by one goal. They were unable to stage a significant comeback, however, and instead committed technical errors and missed opportunities, allowing Vardar Negotino to extend their lead to four goals before the 50^th minute (23-19). By the 55th minute, Multi Essence, trailing 26-23, missed a penalty, effectively missing their last chance for a turnaround. Vardar then seized control, ultimately clinching victory with a score of 28-23.

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.