The end of the season traditionally brings roster changes, and HC Alkaloid will part ways with three players who have been part of the first team.

Nikola Markoski, Martin Ivanovski, and Kristijan Simonoski officially bid farewell to the club today and will not be part of the first-team squad in Avtokomanda next season.

The trio was officially honored before the home fixture against HC Butel Skopje, where they received commemorative plaques from the club and were given a heartfelt send-off by supporters and teammates.

All three have left a lasting mark on the club’s history as members of the generation that delivered HC Alkaloid’s first trophies in the Macedonian Super League as well as the club’s maiden EHF European Cup title.

HC Alkaloid would like to thank them for their commitment and contribution and wishes them continued success in their future careers.

HC Multi Essence’s junior team was officially crowned Macedonian champions after defeating second-placed HC Eurofarm Pelister 2 by 33-28 on home court. Darjan Gjokeski and Julijan Mateski led the way with seven goals each, finishing as the team’s top scorers.

HC Multi Essence dominated throughout the season and successfully defended their title, becoming Macedonian Youth Champions for the third consecutive year.

The latest trophy represents the club’s third major success this season in Avtokomanda. Earlier, HC Alkaloid’s pioneers secured the national championship title, while HC Multi Essence’s senior team clinched direct promotion to the Super League. There is also an opportunity to add another trophy to the collection, with HC Multi Essence’s cadet team set to compete in the upcoming Final Four tournament later this weekend.

HC Multi Essence has been crowned champions of the Macedonian First League and earned direct promotion to the Super League. With 23 wins and just one defeat this season, HC Multi Essence topped the table with 46 points, narrowly finishing ahead of HC Mladost 1977 Bogdanci, who ended one point behind and will now compete against the penultimate Super League team, HC Struga. HC Drachevo Junior completed the season in third place.

The title was confirmed in the decisive final-round clash in Avtokomanda, where HC Multi Essence overcame HC Drachevo Junior this afternoon. The contest was effectively settled before halftime, following a balanced opening phase at 5-5, as HC Multi Essence surged ahead to establish a commanding 17-7 lead late in the first half. They went into the break leading 17-8 and maintained full control after the restart, closing out a convincing 39-25 victory and promotion to the top flight.

HC Alkaloid lifted the Macedonian Pioneer Championship trophy after a commanding 28–20 victory over CHC Ohrid in the Final Four tournament at the Avtokomanda arena.

The championship-winning performance was spearheaded by Ivan Velikov, who scored eight goals in the final, while Petar Mitev added six. Earlier in the tournament, HC Alkaloid booked their place in the final with a 24-20 semi-final victory over HC Multi Essence, while CHC Ohrid edged HC Eurofarm Pelister 2 by 14-13 in the other semi-final.

In the third-place playoff, HC Multi Essence defeated HC Eurofarm Pelister 2 by 26-22.

Following the conclusion of the tournament, several individual recognitions also went to HC Alkaloid players. Martin Pandilovski was named Best Goalkeeper, while Petar Mitev received the MVP award. HC Alkaloid’s presence was further highlighted in the All-Star team, with Martin Pandilovski selected as goalkeeper, Ivan Velikov at right back, and Vladimir Nikolovski at pivot.

Joining them in the All-Star lineup were HC Multi Essence players Hristijan Angelovski, Gorjan Petrushevski, and Emanuel Vumvulakis.

HC ALKALOID – HC VARDAR 1961 28-33 (16-18)

Venue: Park in Strumica. Referees: Nenad Nikolovski and Ismail Metalari. Delegates: Leri Mircheski and Boban Majnov

HC ALKALOID: Galevski, Kizikj, Djonov 1, Þordarsson 2, Markoski 1, Stojkovic 2, Velkovski, Simonoski, Ivanovski, Nenad Kosteski 4, Petkovski 1, D. Mitev 6, Borzas 4, Alarov, Nikolov 4, Gjorgovski 3

Seven-meter throws: 2/3 Suspensions: 4 min.

HC VARDAR 1961: Walach, Gogov, Stojanovski, Vorkapic 5, Bono 1, Georgievski 4, Mitrović, Tankoski 1, Lazarevski, Marciniak 1, Tuzolana 6, Horiha 3, Atanasovski, Da Silva 2, Malus 9, Jankovski 1

Seven-meter throws: 2/3 Suspensions: 10 min.

HC Alkaloid concluded their Macedonian Cup campaign at the Final Four tournament in Strumica following a 28-33 (16-18) semi-final defeat to HC Vardar 1961.

The team entered the match significantly weakened by several absences due to injuries, including Igor Gjorgiev and Nikola Kosteski, while Marko Mitev, another regular starter, was also unavailable after sustaining an injury in the recent derby against Eurofarm Pelister.

Despite the setbacks, HC Alkaloid started strongly, taking early leads of 4-1 and 5-2 before Vardar responded to level the score at 5-5. The remainder of the first half was evenly balanced, with Vardar edging ahead to take a two-goal lead into the break (18-16).

In the second half, HC Alkaloid’s shortened roster became more evident, which Vardar capitalized on to build a decisive advantage.

In the closing stages, both coaches rotated their squads, giving opportunities to players with limited minutes, who ultimately shaped the final scoreline.

HC ALKALOID – HC EUROFARM PELISTER 33-35 (22-16)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Gjorgji Nachevski and Slave Nikolov. Delegates: Aco Nikolovski and Marjan Ognjanovski

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj, Galevski 1, Djonov 3, Þordarsson, Markoski, Stojkovic 3, M. Mitev 5, Velkovski 1, Simonoski, Ivanovski, Nenad Kosteski 6, Petkovski, D. Mitev 7, Borzas 2, Alarov, Nikolov 4

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

HC EUROFARM PELISTER: Mitrevski, Heidarirad, Manaskov 7, Vidomski, Ristevski 2, Hackbarth 2, Grahovac 1, Henigman 3, Radivojevic 1, Kuzmanovski 6, Abutovic, Kalajdjioski, Petar Atanasijevic 1, Peshevski 2, Hosni 5, Pavle Atanasijevic 3

Seven-meter throws: 4/6 Suspensions: 14 min.

HC Alkaloid missed a golden opportunity to take points in the derby clash against HC Eurofarm Pelister in the closing match of Round 27 of the Super League playoffs.

After an even start, Alkaloid found their rhythm and took firm control, building a solid six-goal advantage by halftime (22-16). They continued in the same fashion after the break, extending the lead to a maximum of eight goals (25-17) in the 34th minute.

However, from that point on, Alkaloid fell into an uncharacteristic spell of mistakes, allowing the visitors to gradually close the gap. Twenty minutes into the second half, the score was level, and Eurofarm Pelister seized the momentum, completing the comeback and walking away with the points.