HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC E. PELISTER 2 32-28 (17:15)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Aleksandar Vukashinovski and Mirko Trajkovski. Delegate: Marjan Ognjanovski

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 4, Kostovski 7, Ilieski 7, Nasevski, D. Uzunchev 5, Petreski, Trajchev, Omeragik, Cvetkovski, Ivanoski 6, Trajkovski, Todeski, T. Uzunchev, Jordanov, Stojchevikj 3 Seven-meter throws: 5/6 Suspensions: 8 min.

HC E. PELISTER 2: Pechurica, Markoski 4, Mijuskovic 6, Trpchevski, Mladenov, Mitrevski, Ivanovski 3, Dimovski, Talevski 1, Dimitrovski 2, Kalajdjieski, Pecakovski, Gichev, Belistojanoski 3, Jugovski 4, Hadzic 5

Seven-meter throws: 4/5 Suspensions: 10 min.

HC Multi Essence clinched their second playout victory, earning vital points and reaffirming themselves as strong contenders in the premier competition.

Today, our young squad triumphed over E. Pelister 2, a team that held the second spot in the standings before the fourth round.

HC Multi Essence delivered a stellar performance, with the opposing team leading only in the initial minutes (3-1). Following a 5-1 streak, we seized control of the scoreboard, leading 6-4 and then extending it to a comfortable 10-6 advantage.

HC Multi Essence held a 17-12 lead, when a momentary lapse in focus towards the conclusion of the first half allowed the visiting team to reduce the deficit to 15-17.

Right from the start of the second half, HC Multi Essence reaffirmed its dominance and swiftly reinstated a five-goal lead (23-18), which then extended to a commanding seven-goal difference (27-20). Our team maintained this advantage until the final whistle, securing three new points without any significant challenges.

HC Multi Essence will be awarded three official points in the upcoming round as HC Aerodrom has been excluded, granting them a bye.

HC STRUGA – HC ALKALOID 22:32 (10:15)

Venue: Timi in Struga. Referees: Danielo Bozhinovski and Viktor Nachevski. Delegate: Cane Kurtovikj

HC STRUGA: Tutenkoski, Trenchevski 6, Saveski, Mladenovski 5, Klenkoski, Jankulovski 1, Klenjoski, Simonoski, Veljanoski 2, Mechkaroski 2, Kostoski 2, Mateski 1, Boshnjak 3, Markoski, Guskaroski, Rikakovic

Seven-meter throws: 2/4 Suspensions: 8 min.

HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Trajkoski, Djonov 5, Petrov, Mladenovikj 1, Serafimov 3, Karasmanakis 1, Stojkovic 1, M. Mitev, Gjorgiev 2, Omeragikj 1, Bingo, Kofiloski 5, D. Mitev 7, Savrevski 3, Dimovski 3

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

HC Alkaloid lived up to its frontrunner status in the away match in Struga, securing their third playoff victory and maintaining their lead in the table holding perfect 12 points.

In tonight’s match in Struga, our team clinched a decisive win. The game started evenly, with the score tied at 9-9, then our team surged ahead with a 6-1 run, establishing a commanding 15-10 lead by halftime.

HC Alkaloid maintained their momentum in the second half, steadily widening their lead. The gap reached double digits for the first time at 15-25. Young Damjan Mitev, emerged as a key player in this match, delivering an impressive performance with seven goals.

HC ALKALOID – CHC TIKVESH 26:25 (14:12)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Mihajlo and Metodija Ilievski. Controller: Dragan Nachevski

HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Trajkovski, Djonov 5, Petrov 1, Markoski, Mladenovikj, Serafimov 8, Karasmanakis, Stojkovic 2, M. Mitev 7, Velkovski, Omeragikj, Bingo 2, D. Mitev, Savrevski 1, Dimovski

Seven-meter throws: 3/7 Suspensions: 8 min.

CHC TIKVESH: Gemaljevic, Velkov, Anastasovski 1, Mijatovic 1, Temelkoski, Sokolov, Bakev, Stefanovic 2, Manaskov 6, Okardov, Shuleski 1, Kocev, Simic 6, Majic 1, Gacevic 1, Obina 6

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

Even after the conclusion of the second round, HC Alkaloid remains at the top of the Playoff table. In a closely contested derby against CHC Tikvesh at Avtokomanda, our team clinched a narrow victory with a score of 26-25, earning three valuable points.

Unfortunately, coach Kiril Lazarov had to manage without captain Igor Gjorgiev during this match. There was a positive development for the team, however, as picker Kostadin Petrov made a comeback after an extended period of being sidelined due to injury.

The game started with an even score (6-6), but then the visiting team capitalized on our errors, embarking on a 4-0 run to take a 10-6 lead. They held onto this lead until the 24th minute (12-8). However, our team started to tighten its defense as expected, receiving a boost from goalkeeper Blagojche Trajkovski. This shift in momentum changed the course of the game, allowing HC Alkaloid to go on a 6-0 streak and head into halftime with a two-goal advantage (14-12).

The strong performance persisted in the initial ten minutes of the second half, during which we maintained a lead of up to five goals (18-13).

The flow of the game was disrupted, however, by an exclusion and several missed chances, allowing the visiting team to narrow the gap to two goals (19-21), and subsequently to just one. By the 53rd minute, the score was tied at 23-23.

HC Alkaloid kept their focus and continued scoring until the end of the match. In the last attacking move by the visitors, our defense held strong, forcing them to take a shot, which was saved by our goalkeeper, securing our victory.

In the upcoming two rounds, HC Alkaloid will be competing in away matches. They will face Struga in the first match, followed by an away game against GHC Ohrid.

HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC VARDAR (N) 25-27 (13-15)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Controller: Ljupco Janevski

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 3, Kostovski 5, Ilieski 2, Nasevski, D. Uzunchev 2, Petreski 2, Trajchev, Omeragik 5, G. Trajkovski, Ivanoski, Todeski, T. Uzunchev, J. Trajkovski, Jordanov, Stojchevikj 1

Seven-meter throws: 1/2 Suspensions: 6 min.

VARDAR (N): Micev, Bugarinovikj 8, Kuzev, Oreshkov 2, Acev, Mitevski 5, Micev, Grujovski, Gjorgjev, Petrov, Adamovic 6, Mitic 3, Icev, Peovski, Jovanovski, Trajanov 3

Seven-meter throws: – Suspensions: 8 min.

HC Multi Essence failed to make a successful run in the Super League Playout. Despite their triumph over HC Golden Art in the previous home match, our young team lost points to HC Vardar Negotino, a team that significantly strengthened its roster during the winter transfer period. The match was closely contested and evenly matched for the most part, but missed opportunities in the final moments cost us three points.

HC Multi Essence initially surged to a 3-0 lead at the start of the match, but struggled to maintain momentum. The visitors then responded with a 5-1 run, leveling the game. Throughout the first half, HC Multi Essence managed to maintain a narrow lead of one to two goals, with the score standing at 13-11. However, towards the end of the half, they experienced a significant setback, conceding a 4-0 run to the opposing team, resulting in a halftime score of 15-13 in favor of the Negotino team.

In the second half, following an even start, the visiting team capitalized on the advantage of having an extra-player and established a 21-17 lead.

Subsequently, our wing player Mihajlo Kostovski netted three consecutive goals, narrowing the margin to 20-21 for HC Multi Essence. Despite two missed opportunities to level the score, on the third attempt, we managed to equalize at 21-21. There were instances thereafter however, where the visitors succeeded in reclaiming a two-goal lead.

Afterward, HC Multi Essence made several attempts to equalize the score. Despite narrowing the goal difference, the team struggled to maintain its defensive stance as time passed. The pressure mounted, leading to the final score of 25-27 in favor of the visiting team, who secured the points.

HC PROLET 62 – HC ALKALOID 17:22 (9:10)

Venue: Makedonsko Sonce arena in Skopje. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Delegate: Igor Ognenov

HC T. PROLET: A. Petkovski, Stojanovski 1, Totic, Majnov, H. Petkovski, Spasovski, Andonovski 4, Mihaljevic, Palevski 4, Pecakovski, Vasilevski 2, Arsenovski 2, Dimkovski 1, Dimov, Dodevski 3, Krsteski

Seven-meter throws: 4/4 Suspensions: 10 min.

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski, Galevski, M. Mitev 2, Savrevski, Kofiloski 1, Karasmanakis 2, Djonov 3, Stojkovikj 1, Mladenovikj, Markoski, D. Mitev 1, Velkovski 3, Omeragikj, Serafimov 5, Dimovski 1, Gjorgiev 2,

Seven-meter throws: 1/3 Suspensions: 12 min.

HC Alkaloid kicked off the Super League Playoff with a victory. Today, our team lived up to its frontrunner status, securing points in an away match against HC Prolet 62.

The home team had a stronger start and maintained the lead in the initial twenty minutes of the game.

During the final ten minutes, HC Alkaloid found a better rhythm. The team demonstrated exceptional defense, keeping the opponent scoreless for 11 minutes and securing a 10-9 lead with a 4-0 run. However, they missed several opportunities to extend the lead.

The strong defensive performance by HC Alkaloid kept the opponent from scoring for the initial eight minutes of the second half. During that period, our team built a five-goal advantage (14-9).

Subsequently, HC Alkaloid maintained this lead without any major issues. Although the home team attempted to narrow the gap and create uncertainty, they couldn’t bring the difference below five goals. In a controlled finish, we secured the first points of the spring season.

HC GOLDEN ART – HC MULTI ESSENCE 23-24 (16-11)

Venue: Jane Sandanski SC in Skopje. Referees: Nenad Nikolovski and Ismail Metalari. Controller: Cano Kurtovikj.

HC Golden Art: Trajkovski, Hristoski, Onchev 1, Gligorov, Daev 1, Shilegov 3, Jankovski, Goshevski 5, Daskalovski 1, Stojanoski 2, Milanov 1, Trajkov, Milosheski 7, Drpljanin 1, Bardakoski, Gajic 1.

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

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 10, Kostovski 1, Ilieski 4, Nasevski, Uzunchev 2, Petreski 1, Trajchev, Omeragikj, Trajkovski, Ivanoski 6, Todeski, Uzunchev, Trajkovski, Jordanov, Stojcevikj

Seven-meter throws: 1/4 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC Multi Essence secured a victory against Golden Art (24-23) in the initial playout match of the men’s handball Super League, staging a remarkable comeback in the second half. Despite facing a five-goal deficit at halftime, the team demonstrated a committed performance in both offense and defense, clinching a crucial triumph as they embark on the journey to maintain their status in the elite realm of Macedonian handball.

The playout opening match commenced with an equal score. It stood at 4-4, then progressed to 5-5, and subsequently to 7-7. Key contributors to HC Multi Essence’s offensive efforts were Dimitar Uzunchev and Mihail Ivanoski, tallying a combined total of five goals. The turning point occurred after the 15th minute, as Multi Essence lost possession twice in the offence, allowing Golden Art to capitalize with two goals and pull ahead to 8-10.

Following the opponent’s run, coach Bochkarovski called the first timeout of the match, but it proved ineffective. Additionally, Multi Essence faced the spirited and seasoned goalkeeper Daskaloski, who blocked two penalties, resulting in a halftime score of 11-16 in favor of HC Golden Art. HC Multi Essence concluded the first half with three missed seven-meter shots (0/3).

During the opening ten minutes of the second half, our team was much more focused than the opponent, adopting a more assertive defensive approach and capitalizing on easy scoring opportunities to level the score at 18-18, reintroducing uncertainty into the match. Following another error by the opponent, David Dimevski swiftly reestablished Multi Essence’s lead with an exceptional goal from nine meters, marking the first advantage for the team in a while (19-18).

At the very beginning of the final ten minutes, Dimevski scored another goal, this time with a zeppelin shot, achieving the first two-goal lead in the match (23-21). Golden Art retaliated with two goals, leveling the score at 23-23, which led to a dramatic conclusion that favored our team. During the crucial moments, goalkeeper Gjorgji Ermanoski delivered the most crucial defensive play of the match, particularly in the final offensive by Golden Art.