HC Alkaloid has filed an official complaint regarding the scandalous officiating in the match against CHC Ohrid.

Handball Club Alkaloid informs the public that an official complaint has been submitted to the competent bodies of the Macedonian Handball Federation due to serious refereeing errors and highly inconsistent officiating in the match between CHC Ohrid and HC Alkaloid, played on 14 March 2026 at the Biljanini Izvori sports hall in Ohrid, as part of Round 2 of the Macedonian Super League Playoffs, which ended in a 27-27 draw.

This was a match of exceptional importance in the playoff phase, a derby with significant competitive weight, intensity, and a major impact on the championship’s further course. Precisely for this reason, such matches require the highest level of professionalism, focus, integrity, and consistency in officiating.

HC Alkaloid considers that it was severely disadvantaged in this match by the decisions of the refereeing duo Viktor Nachevski and Danielo Bozhinovski, whose officiating, according to the club, was poor throughout the entire match, marked by inconsistent criteria, differing approaches in identical situations, and several controversial decisions that directly affected the rhythm of play, the team’s psychological stability, and the final result.

“The derby match in Ohrid had all the characteristics of a true derby, with the score margin throughout the full 60 minutes remaining within one to two goals. The match could have been decided at any point, particularly in the closing stages. We believe that HC Alkaloid was severely disadvantaged by the catastrophic officiating of the refereeing duo Viktor Nachevski and Danielo Bozhinovski. The officiating was poor throughout the entire match, the criteria were not consistent, and on several occasions decisions were made to the detriment of HC Alkaloid, which we believe directly influenced the final outcome of the derby,” stated the club’s president, Goran Minov.

HC Alkaloid expects the Macedonian Handball Federation, without delay, to thoroughly, professionally, and responsibly review the submitted complaint and determine whether the fundamental criteria for fair, objective, and impartial officiating were met in this match. We call on the competent authorities to act professionally, responsibly, and without compromise.

HC Alkaloid will continue to use all permitted and legitimate mechanisms to protect its rights, interests, and the club’s sporting integrity.

HC PROLET – HC ALKALOID 18-34 (12-15)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Nenad Nikolovski and Ismail Metalari. Delegate: Marjan Nachevski

HC PROLET 62: Trajkov, Gligorov 2, Vasilevski 1, Kostov, Velikjeski, Andonovski 1, Jovic 1, Damchevski, Dimkovski 1, Stojanovski 3, Stojchevic 2, Stoilevski, Drpljanin 1, Palevski 5, Gjorgjevski 1, Davitkovski

Seven-meter throws: 6/7 Suspensions: 14 min.

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj, Galevski 1, Djonov, Þordarsson 3, Markoski, Nikola Kosteski 6, Stojkovic 2, M. Mitev 5, Velkovski 1, Simonoski 1, Ivanovski, Nenad Kosteski 3, D. Mitev 9, Alarov, Nikolov 2, Gjorgovski 1

Seven-meter throws: 6/8 Suspensions: 8 min.

HC Alkaloid booked its place in the Final Four of the Macedonian Cup after delivering two strong performances in today’s quarterfinal group held in the Avtokomanda arena, first defeating HC Radovish and then overcoming HC Prolet 62 in the final.

Earlier in the day, HC Alkaloid dominated the semifinal encounter, cruising to a 41-21 (22-7) victory to secure a spot in the final against the winner of the clash between HC Prolet 62 and HC Macedonia Gjorche Petrov.

The final began with a balanced and competitive opening, as the teams remained close through the first 15 minutes, with the visitors slightly ahead. From that point on, HC Alkaloid gradually imposed control and lived up to its favorite status. The score was last level at 8-8, before HC Alkaloid moved ahead by two goals (10-8) after 20 minutes. By halftime, HC Alkaloid had increased the advantage by one more goal, heading into the break at 15-12.

The second half saw a more assertive start from HC Alkaloid, who quickly pulled away with a 4-0 run in the opening seven minutes to build a 19-12 advantage.

The pace of the match remained measured, with both sides focusing on structured attacks. Both goalkeepers and attackers had their moments, but a number of errors were also evident, while the margin consistently hovered between seven and nine goals.

HC Alkaloid extended its lead to double digits for the first time in the 48th minute (26-16). In the closing stages, the emphasis shifted more toward offensive play, and the match concluded with a dominant 34-18 win for HC Alkaloid.

HC ALKALOID – HC VARDAR 1961 32-33 (17-19)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Dimitar Mitrevski and Blagojche Todorovski. Delegates: Marjan Nachevski and Leri Mirchevski

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj, Galevski, Djonov 2, Þordarsson, Markoski, Nikola Kosteski 7, Stojkovic 5, M. Mitev 5, Velkovski 2, Ivanovski, Nenad Kosteski, D. Mitev 3, Borzas 5, Alarov, Nikolov 3, Gjorgovski

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

HC VARDAR 1961: Stojanovski, Gogov, Valach, Vorkapic 10, Bono 1, Georgievski, Keita, Mitrovic 3, Tankoski, Lazarevski 2, Tuzolana 3, Horiha 6, Atanasovski, Silva 6, Malus 1, Jankovski 1

Seven-meter throws: 8/8 Suspensions: 14 min.

Only a week after their previous showdown in the final round of the championship, HC Alkaloid and HC Vardar 1961 renewed their rivalry, this time in the opening round of the Macedonian Super League Playoffs.

The match took place at the packed Avtokomanda arena, which once again proved too small to accommodate all fans eager to witness the encounter live. In the end, the visitors edged a narrow 33-32 victory.

HC Alkaloid entered the match without the injured captain Igor Gjorgiev, and right back Martin Serafimov. Despite the absences, head coach Kiril Lazarov’s side delivered a spirited display, remaining level on performance and within touching distance on the scoreboard throughout the encounter.

Vardar made the brighter start, edging ahead in the early stages (5-4, 8-7). HC Alkaloid responded confidently, overturning the deficit through Djonov and Nikola Kosteski, turning the score in their favor (9-8, 10-9). Over the next ten minutes, a goal-for-goal battle unfolded, before the visitors regained the edge and went into halftime with a 19-17 advantage.

The two-goal margin persisted throughout much of the second half in what was an intense and high-tempo contest. Vardar maintained their slim cushion, while HC Alkaloid stayed within striking distance, constantly threatening a comeback. The pivotal stretch came in the 55th minute when HC Alkaloid failed to capitalize on a crucial attack, allowing the visitors to extend their lead to 33-29.

HC Alkaloid held their ground and managed to come within reach of a comeback, but at 31-33 they missed a clear chance to make the finish even more dramatic. In the end, the opponent held a one‑goal lead with ten seconds left and possession of the ball, which they successfully converted into the final score.

HC ALKALOID – HC VARDAR 1961 25-28 (13-14)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Metodija Ilievski and Mihajlo Ilievski. Delegate: Kamer Metalari

HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Kizikj, Djonov 2, Þordarsson, Markoski, Stojkovic, M. Mitev 1, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 2, Nenad Kosteski 2, Petkovski, D. Mitev 4, Borzas 9, Alarov 1, Nikolov 2

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

HC VARDAR 1961: Bogdanovski, Valach, Gogov, Vorkapic 1, Georgievski, Keita 2, Mitrovic 5, Tankoski, Lazarevski 1, Tuzolana, Horiha 6, Atanasovski, Silva 2, Malus 10, Jankovski

Seven-meter throws: 2/4 Suspensions: 10 min.

The Avtokomanda arena hosted the final derby of the opening phase in the Macedonian Super League, as HC Alkaloid faced HC Vardar 1961 in their last showdown before the start of the Playoff stage.

It was a hard-fought 60-minute contest determined by the slimmest of margins. The visitors took an early lead, gaining a slight edge in the initial exchanges. HC Alkaloid quickly regrouped, staying close on the scoreboard and applying consistent pressure throughout the first half.

The opening period ended with a narrow lead for the visitors. At the start of the second half, however, HC Alkaloid emerged sharper, seized the initiative and turned the game around, even building a two-goal cushion at 17-15. However, the absence of Martin Serafimov was compounded in the 37th minute when Igor Gjorgiev exited due to injury,  disrupting the host’s rhythm, although the contest remained finely balanced all the way to the final possession.

In the closing minute, the visiting side had better luck and struck a decisive goal to seal the victory.

HC STRUGA – HC ALKALOID 20-41 (9-20)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Gligor Kjaev and Spasko Kjaev. Delegate: Dushko Kamishevski

HC STRUGA: Tutenkoski, Stefanovic 1, Mechkaroski 2, Kostov 5, Klenjoski 1, P. Ferukoski 3, D. Ferukoski, Pejoski, Simonoski 3, Ristevski, Dimoski 1, Kostoski 1, Saveski, Talevski

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

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj, Nikolovski, Djonov 2, Þordarsson 7, Nikola Kosteski 4, Serafimov 1, Stojkovic 1, M. Mitev 4, Simonoski 3, Velkovski, Ivanovski 2, Petkovski 5, D. Mitev 4, Trajkoski 1, Nikolov 2, Gjorgovski 5

Seven-meter throws: 1/1 Suspensions: 8 min.

HC Alkaloid played three matches in under a week and recorded three victories ahead of the final round of the first phase, when they will host HC Vardar 1961 on home court.

In Round 21 of the Super League at the Avtokomanda arena, HC Alkaloid delivered a dominant 41-20 (20-9) victory over HC Struga.

The outcome was never in doubt. HC Alkaloid set the tone early with a 4-0 start, widened the gap to 7-2, and by the 25th minute had established a solid 15-9 lead. A late surge in the closing five minutes of the first half, highlighted by a 5-0 run, sent them into the break with a commanding 20-9 advantage.

The second half followed the same pattern, with HC Alkaloid steadily stretching their lead. After 60 minutes of play, the scoreboard confirmed a comprehensive 41-20 win.

With just one round (Round 22) remaining in the first stage of the Super League, HC Alkaloid have already booked their spot in the Super League Playoffs.