HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC SKOPJE 2020 32-20 (12-12)

Venue:  Avtokomanda in Skopje. Spectators: 100. Referees: Spasko Kjaev and Gligor Kjaev Delegate: Aco Nikolovski

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 11, Kostovski 3, Ilieski 5, Nasevski 1, D. Uzunchev 6, Petreski 1, Trajchev, Cvetkovski, Ivanoski 3, Trajkovski, Todeski, T. Uzunchev, 1 Jordanov, 1 Stojchevikj.

Seven-meter throws: 2/2. Exclusions: 12m.

HC SKOPJE 2020: Stojkoski, Grujevski, Chakalic 2, Trkalevski 1, Jakimovski 1, Shokoski 7, Stojkoski, Fichorski 3, Peshkirski, Stojanovski 2, Risteski 1, Pavlov 2, Rangelov, Bozinovski 1.

Seven-meter throws: 1/2. Exclusions: 6m.

The match in the Avtokomanda arena saw a balanced first half, with the score tied nine times. Our team held a two-goal lead twice, at 5-3 and 10-8, and later at 11-9. However, by the conclusion of the first half, the visiting team, HC Skopje 2020, managed to equalize at 12-12. Goalkeeper Gjorgji Ermanoski put in an excellent performance, making eight saves in the first half.

At the onset of the second half, Stefan Stojchevikj was shown a red card for his third suspension, but our team managed to find its stride. Starting from a score of 13-14, the Multi Essence squad netted five consecutive goals, bringing the score to a commanding 18-14 lead. Thanks to the exceptional defense, three interceptions lead to goals out of the five scored during this period. Skopje continued to make errors throughout the remainder of the match, which our team capitalized on, extending the run to 12-1 by the 48^th minute and leading 25-15.

Up until the final whistle, the outcome of this Super League play-out match was never in question, with our coach Mile Bochkarovski affording all players an opportunity to participate. This win marks HC Multi Essence’s fourth victory in the second part of the season. For the upcoming round, our team is visiting MHC Kumanovo.

HC ALKALOID – HC BUTEL SKOPJE 23-20 (9-11)

Venue:  Avtokomanda in Skopje. Spectators: 250. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Delegate: Igor Ognenov

HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Trajkoski, Djonov, Petrov, Markoski, Mladenovikj 3, Serafimov 9, Karasmanakis, M. Mitev 3, Gjorgjiev, Velkovski 2, Bingo 3, Kofilovski, D. Mitev 1, Savrevski, Dimovski 2.

Seven-meter throws: 8/9. Suspensions: 12 min.

HC BUTEL SKOPJE: Subashevski 5, Andrevski, Pejkovski, Stojanovski, Gjeorgievski 6, Krstevski, Ivanic 2, Stojanoski, Spasovski 2, Kaevski, Blazhevski, Jeftic, Vasilevski 1, Mihajlovic 3, Cvetkovski, Davitkovski 1.

Seven-meter throws: 5/6. Suspensions: 10 min.

HC Alkaloid emerged victorious in Group 2 and secured a spot in the Macedonian Cup final. Our team outperformed HC Butel Skopje defeating it with a final score of 23-20.

In the second half, our team secured the much-needed victory in front of the home crowd. Initially, the opponents took the lead, scoring four consecutive goals and reaching 1-5. However, thanks to goalkeeper Blagojche Trajkoski’s outstanding performance, saving seven shots, our team managed to get back into the game leveling the score at 7-7. Unfortunately, two errors in the final ten minutes of the first half led to a two-goal deficit for us at halftime (9-11).

Once again, Trajkovski demonstrated his skill at the onset of the second half, when together with Bingo they leveled the score to 11-11. The match continued with both teams trading goals, eventually reaching a deadlock at 16-16. However, Butel’s offense encountered difficulties, allowing Martin Serafimov to score three consecutive goals. With an additional goal from Bingo, our team surged ahead to 20-16 with ten minutes left on the clock. This advantage ultimately proved to be enough to clinch the victory at the Avtokomanda arena.

The Macedonian Cup final is scheduled for May. Alongside our HC Alkaloid, HC Eurofarm Pelister, HC Vardar 1961, and CHC Tikvesh have also secured spots in the F4 tournament.

HC ALKALOID – HC VARDAR NEGOTINO 48-28 (23-14)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Spectators: 250. Referees: Ismail Metalari and Nenad Nikolovski. Delegate: Dushko Kamishevski

HC ALKALOID: Vasilevski, Galevski 1, Trajkoski, Djonov 4, Petrov 3, Mladenovikj 1, Serafimov 2, Karasmanakis 4, M. Mitev, Gjorgiev 3, Velkovski 2, Bingo 8, Kofilovski 4, D. Mitev 8, Savrevski 2, Dimovski 6.

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

HC VARDAR NEGOTINO: Kuzmanov 3, Oreshkov 3, Acev, Bugarinovikj 1, Mitevski 2, Micev, Gjorgjev 1, Petrov 2, Adamovic 13, Mitic 1, Peovski 2, Trajanov

Seven-meter throws: 4/4. Suspensions: 12 min.

HC Alkaloid held their ground on home turf. In the Macedonian Cup Group 2 semifinals, our team defeated HC Vardar Negotino (48-28) and is not set to compete against HC Butel Skopje for a chance to secure a spot in the F4 tournament.

Kiril Lazarov’s team asserted dominance from start to finish, rightfully clinching a win in front of their home crowd. Leveraging effective counterattacks and solid performances from goalkeeper Ivan Galevski, Alkaloid surged ahead early, leading 10-4, then extending their advantage to 16-10. By halftime, they held a commanding nine-goal advantage, leading 23-14.

Throughout the second half, all players in the roster got a chance to contribute, yet the outcome was never in doubt. HC Alkaloid’s lead continued to expand, ultimately securing a commanding twenty-goal victory with a final score of 48-28.

The upcoming final match between HC Alkaloid and HC Vardar Negotino is scheduled to take place tomorrow (Sunday) at 18:00 in the Avtokomanda Sports Hall.

HC MULTI ESSENCE – CHC TIKVESH 28-32 (14-16)

Venue:  Jasmin in Kavadarci. Spectators: 150. Referees: Mihajlo Ilievski and Metodija Ilievski. Delegate: Vasil Chavdarov

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermonoski, Dimevski 2, Kostovski 7, Mirchevski, Ilieski 1, Nasevski 2, D. Uzunchev 3, Petreski 4, Trajchev 1, Karakalashev, Tarchulovski 1, Trajkovski, Ivanoski, Todeski 2, T. Uzunchev 3, Jordanov 2.

Seven-meter throws: 2/4. Suspensions: 6 min.

CHC TIKVESH: Gemaljevic, Anastasovski 4, Mijatovic 4, Temelkoski 1, Velkov, Sokolov, Bakev, Stefanovic 5, Gacevic 2, Lazov, Manaskov 5, Okardov 1, Shuleski, Kocev 4, Majic 5, Danevski 1.

Seven-meter throws: 2/2. Suspensions: 8 min.

Our HC Multi Essence failed to qualify for the Macedonian Cup F4 tournament. In the Group 1 final, the team competed against host CHC Tikvesh in the Jasmin arena, but fell short of reaching a score sufficient to advance to the final (28-32).

The young squad delivered an impressive performance in the initial half, effectively keeping pace with their opponent. In the latter half however, the significantly more seasoned opponent clinched the victory before their home crowd. Despite trailing 3-7, Multi Essence remained resilient. They initiated a streak, leveling the score at 8-8, then took a lead with 11-10, thus keeping the match balanced until reaching 12-12.

As the first half drew to a close, CHC Tikvesh went on a three-goal streak, leading to a score of 14-16 at halftime. The team from Kavadarci kept the tempo of the game during the second half, with HC Multi Essence, despite their efforts to close the gap, struggling to regain momentum as effectively as they did in the first half.

HC PRILEP – HC MULTI ESSENCE 23-27 (13-15)

Venue:  Jasmin in Kavadarci. Spectators: 50. Referees: Mirko Trajkovski and Aleksandar Vukashinovski. Delegate: Kamer Metalari

HC PRILEP: Kastratovic, Rajatovski, Bikoski 6, Angeleski 1, Veleski, Organdjiev, Burcheski 1, Lozanoski 1, Cvetanoski 2, Sabanovic, Imnadze 1, Kvastek, Trajkoski 6, Trajchevski, Angeleski, Andrade 3.

Seven-meter throws: 2/3. Suspensions: 12 min.

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermonoski, Dimevski, Kostovski 2, Mirchevski, Ilieski 2, Nasevski, D. Uzunchev 3, Petreski 2, Trajchev, Karakalashev, Tarchulovski 2, Trajkovski, Ivanoski 4, Todeski 3, T. Uzunchev, Jordanov 9.

Seven-meter throws: 2/5. Suspensions: 4 min.

HC Multi Essence emerged victorious against HC Prilep (23-27) in the match held at the Jasmin hall in Kavadarci, thereby securing a spot in Group 1 of the Macedonian Cup final. To advance to the F4 tournament, our team will now face CHC Tikvesh, which earlier defeated HC Eurofarm Pelister 2.

The team, led by coach Mile Bochkarovski, set the tempo right from the start. The first breakthrough on the scoreboard occurred when Ivanoski took a shot in the offensive, while Ermonoski made two crucial saves between the posts, allowing HC Multi Essence to take a 4-7 lead. The solid defensive strategy continued to pay off as the game progressed, putting pressure on the opponent and causing them to make mistakes. In the final ten minutes of the first half however, HC Prilep managed to narrow the gap to 11-12, following two missed penalties and unsuccessful attacks from HC Multi Essence.

HC Multi Essence took advantage of the opponent’s lack of focus and capitalized on two exclusions, allowing them to gain a numerical advantage and lead 13-15 at halftime. Continuing with two consecutive goals at the start of the second half, HC Multi Essence extended their lead to a maximum of four goals (13-17), which they maintained throughout the match, preventing the rival from mounting a serious comeback at any point.

HC Alkaloid is set to host the Group 2 matches of the Macedonian Cup, with the competition scheduled to take place before the end of March.

The draw grouped together HC Alkaloid, HC Butel Skopje, HC Vardar Negotino and HC Struga. According to the Berger system, HC Alkaloid has been matched against HC Vardar Negotino in the semi-finals, while the second semi-final pair features HC Butel Skopje and HC Struga.

The Group 2 matches are scheduled to take place after the conclusion of the EHF week, i.e. on March 22^nd and 23^rd. All games will be held at the Avtokomanda arena, with the specific times to be set later.