HC VARDAR 1961 – HC ALKALOID 24-21 (12-11)
Venue: SC Jane Sandanski in Skopje. Spectators: 1,000. Referees: Mihajlo Ilievski and Metodija Ilievski. Delegate: Aco Nikolovski.

HC VARDAR 1961: Tomovski, Gogov, Jagurinovski 2, Alarov, Georgievski 2, Karapalevski 1, Yasuhira 8, Rodriguez 3, Lazarevski 1, Gojkovic, Srdanovic 1, Nikolic 2, Petric 3, Djukic 1, Melo, Mishevski.
Seven-meter throws: 5/5. Suspensions: 10 min.

HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Trajkoski, Djonov 1, Petrov, Markoski, Mladenovikj, Serafimov 3, Karasmanakis 1, Stojkovic, M. Mitev 5, Velkovski, Simonoski 2, Bingo 2, D. Mitev 5, Savrevski, Dimovski 2.
Seven-meter throws: 5/6. Suspensions: 14 min.

The city derby kicked off with both teams displaying solid defensive performances, resulting in only a few goals. In the early stages of the first half, our team held a two-goal lead, with the score at 1-3 and 3-5. Vardar, however, stepped up their defensive efforts and managed to close the gap.

The home team capitalized on our offensive errors at one point, taking a 10-8 lead in the latter part of the first half. Nonetheless, we entered the break with a one-goal advantage, as the scoreboard showed 12-11. The opponent’s goalkeeper, Martin Tomovski, particularly stood out making five saves, while Blagojche Trajkoski had two.

Ten minutes into the second half, the score stood at 15-14 in favor of Vardar 1961. Our team faced a setback when Marko Stojkovic received his third suspension and a red card. The one-goal difference persisted (18-17, then 19-18), with Vardar maintaining a constant lead of one to two goals. This was partly due to our team receiving two suspensions as we entered the final ten minutes. A crucial goal by the Japanese player Yasihura, sealed the victory for the rival team with a score of 23-20.

HC E. PELISTER 2 – HC MULTI ESSENCE 30-21 (15-10)
Venue: Boro Churlevski in Bitola. Referees: Rubin Sedloski and Goran Angeleski. Delegate: Ilija Cvetkoski
HC E. PELISTER 2: Shtakovski, Markoski 3, Talevski 4, Mladenov, Pecurica, Trpchevski, Dimitrovski 3, Kalajdjioski, Gichev, Ivanovski 2, Belistojanovski 3, Jugovski 1, Mijuskovic 4, Hadzic 10

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

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 6, Kostovski 2, Ilieski 3, Nasevski, D. Uzunchev 5, Petreski 1, Trajchev, Mirchevski, Trajkovski, Ivanoski 4, Jordanov, Todeski, T. Uzunchev, Stojcevic, Karakalashev Seven-meter throws: 3/3 Suspensions: 8 min.

HC Multi Essence failed to repeat their first-round success in the Playout clash with E. Pelister 2. This evening in Bitola, our young squad had a poor start, with the opponent leading 4-0, an advantage that ultimately proved decisive in determining the winner.

Following the home team’s early 4-0 lead, the game got more balanced, with both sides trading goals. The margin remained consistent, however, fluctuating between three and five goals, with the home team leading 15-10 at halftime.

The second half brought no significant changes that could alter the outcome. The home team maintained a 4-5 goal advantage until the end, eventually extending their lead to a maximum of nine goals.

In the remaining Playout matches, HC Multi Essence will face off against teams from Skopje in away games and Kumanovo at home. Our team has a bye in the upcoming round and will be given an automatic victory over HC Aerodrom.

HC ALKALOID – CHC OHRID 42-31 (22-14).
Venue:  Avtokomanda in Skopje. Spectators: 350. Referees: Sasho Krkachev and Gjoko Kolevski. Delegate: Dragan Nachevski.

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski, Galevski, Djonov 3, Petrov, Markoski 1, Mladenovikj, Serafimov 6, Karasmanakis, Stojkovic 7, M. Mitev 7, Velkovski 2, Simonoski 3, Bingo 3, D. Mitev 6, Savrevski 1, Dimovski 3.
Seven-meter throws: 3/3. Suspensions: 10 min.

CHC OHRID: Ristevski, Gjorgjeski, Ojleski 3, Matsuoka 7, Jukic 4, Stoilevski 1, Drogrishki, Pelidija 2, Taseski 2, Rudolf, Kukoski, Krstevski, Sesic 1, Orjonikidze 5, Bojanic 2, Cirar 4.
Seven-meter throws: 6/7. Suspensions: 4 min.

The duel between the two teams began on an equal footing. With the scoreboard showing a close 8-7, HC Alkaloid seized control of the game. Lazarov’s squad played flawlessly, and our team’s goalkeepers were in top form – Blagojche Trajkoski blocked six shots, while Ivan Galevski saved a penalty throw, leading to the first substantial lead of 15-9 midway through the first half.

The effective play continued until halftime, although HC Ohrid consistently pursued our advantage. At the break, HC Alkaloid held a 22-14 lead. Marko Stojkovic’s outstanding first-half performance, during which he scored 5 out of 5 attempts, and Martin Serafimov’s several impressive assists leading to goals were particularly noteworthy.

At the start of the second half, Trajkoski continued to defend in top form, making two additional saves, and HC Alkaloid extended their lead to the largest margin of the game at 23-14. By the 43rd minute, our team had established a ten-goal advantage (29-19), rendering the remainder of the match at the Avtokomanda arena a mere formality.

The Handball Federation of Macedonia (HFM) conducted the draw for the final F4-tournament of the Macedonian Cup, where our HC Alkaloid has secured a spot.

The draw for the final event that will determine the Cup winner pitted HC Alkaloid against HC Vardar 1961 in the semi-finals.

The other semi-final match features HC Eurofarm Pelister and CHC Tikvesh. The victors of both encounters will advance to the final.

The Macedonian Cup’s final F4-tournament will take place from May 16 to 19 at SC Boris Trajkovski in Skopje.

HC Alkaloid is scheduled to face HC Vardar 1961 in the semi-final match on May 16 at 19:30h.

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.