HC EUROFARM PELISTER – HC ALKALOID 26-26 (17-13)

Venue: Boro Churlevski in Bitola. Referees: Gjorgji Nachevski and Slave Nikolov

HC EUROFARM PELISTER: Mitrevski (13 saves), Heidarirad, Manaskov 9, Vidomski 3, Ristevski 1, Hackbarth, Tajnik 2, Henigman, Radivojevic 3, Kuzmanovski 5, Kajadjieski, Petar Atanasijevikj, Peshevski 2, Hosni 1, Pavle Atanasijevikj

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

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj, Galevski, Djonov, Þordarsson 1, Markoski, Nikola Kosteski, Nenad Kosteski, Serafimov 4, Karasmanakis 1, Stojkovic 8, M. Mitev 4, Gjorgiev 6, Velkovski 1, D. Mitev, Borzas 1, Alarov

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

HC Alkaloid and HC Eurofarm Pelister split the points for the second time this season in their head-to-head derby encounters.

Tonight in Bitola, as part of Round 14 of the Super League, HC Alkaloid showed character and quality, battling relentlessly until the final second to secure a dramatic 26-26 draw and return home with a valuable point.

Spurred on by a packed crowd at the Boro Churlevski arena, the hosts opened the match with a 6-3 lead, but HC Alkaloid quickly responded with their own strengths. A solid transition game from defense to attack, backed by goalkeeper Marko Kizikj, who had an excellent start, and Igor Gjorgiev, who converted five of Alkaloid’s next seven goals without a miss, restored balance on the scoreboard that lasted until the 20th minute.

A series of missed chances by HC Alkaloid then allowed the home side to build a lead of up to five goals (17-12), and the teams headed into halftime with Eurofarm Pelister in front, 17-13.

The pattern from the closing stages of the first half carried into the opening 10 minutes after the break. HC Alkaloid again struggled to beat the home goalkeeper on several occasions, and by the 40th minute, the hosts had stretched their advantage to its maximum at 23-16.

HC Alkaloid, however, showed resilience and composure, refusing to crack under the pressure of the euphoric atmosphere and the hosts’ surge, with the momentum beginning to shift steadily in their favor.

Goalkeeper Ivan Galevski played a crucial role in the minutes that followed, while pivot Marko Stojkovic delivered an outstanding performance and finished as Alkaloid’s top scorer. Still, it was the team effort that made the difference: the defense shut down the lanes, the offense found its rhythm after 10 minutes, and Martin Serafimov’s goal in the 40th minute for 22-24 dragged HC Alkaloid firmly back into the points race.

The match built to a dramatic finish, with attacks at both ends frequently resulting in seven-meter throws. In those decisive moments, Martin Serafimov and Ivan Galevski rose to the occasion. Serafimov remained flawless, while Galevski saved two of the three penalties awarded in the final three minutes, including a match-saving stop with just four seconds remaining at a level score.

HC ALKALOID – CHC TIKVESH 33-24 (14-13)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Viktor Nachevski and Danielo Bozhinovski

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj (14 saves), Galevski, Djonov 1, Þordarsson 2, Markoski, Nikola Kosteski 5, Serafimov 5, Karasmanakis 3, Stojkovic 2, M. Mitev 2, Gjorgiev 4, Velkovski 1, Nenad Kosteski 6, D. Mitev 1, Alarov, Gjorgovski

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

CHC TIKVESH: Panov (3 saves), Pechurica (8 saves), Hristoski 1, Magdu 5, Stojanovski 2, Cejovic, Velkov, Petrevski, Dimovski 1, Lazov 1, Tajnik 1, Kocev 3, Simic 1, Cvetkovski 5, Mijushkovic 4, Grishikashvili

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

HC Alkaloid claimed the points from the Super League mini-derby at the Avtokomanda arena, where they hosted CHC Tikvesh (33-24). The encounter carried added weight for the hosts, as Nikola Kosteski made his comeback to the lineup after a several-month layoff, marking a successful return from injury.

HC Alkaloid took control early, surging to a four-goal cushion after just eight minutes (7-3). The hosts, however, failed to build on that momentum, falling into a spell of errors and going eight minutes without scoring. CHC Tikvesh took full advantage, staging a complete comeback and, with a 6-0 run, turning the score around to 9-7 in their favor. A swift reaction brought HC Alkaloid back on level terms at 9-9, but consistency continued to fluctuate, and the contest settled into a goal-for-goal battle. At the break, HC Alkaloid edged ahead 14-13.

The second half saw our team turn to their strongest weapon – the fast break. A series of quick goals, sparked by solid defensive reactions, produced a commanding 21-15 lead by the 40th minute. From that point on, HC Alkaloid kept full control and avoided any late drama, unlike previous encounters with the same opponent at the Avtokomanda arena.

In the end, HC Alkaloid closed out the match with a nine-goal victory.

CHC OHRID – HC ALKALOID 28-24 (17-11)

Venue: Biljanini Izvori in Ohrid. Referees: Viktor Nachevski and Danielo Bozhinovski. Delegate: Kamer Metalari

CHC OHRID: Pilipovic, Blazheski, Gjorgjeski, Strmljan 11, Ojleski 1, Jagurinoski 2, Ivankovic 7, Kukulovski, Krsmancic, Risteski, Taseski 2, Morales, Savrevski 2, Liapis 1, Petric, Djukic 2

Seven-meter throws: 0/1 Suspensions: 8 min

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj, Galevski, Djonov 2, Þordarsson 2, Serafimov 2, Karasmanakis, Stojkovic, M. Mitev 5, Gjorgiev 1, Velkovski 1, Simonoski 1, Ivanovski, Kosteski 3, D. Mitev 6, Alarov, Gjorgovski 1

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

HC Alkaloid returned empty-handed from the derby clash played at the Biljanini Izvori arena, where they faced hosts CHC Ohrid.

The match was deadlocked in the opening 15 minutes (6-6), after which the home side seized momentum, capitalizing on a period when HC Alkaloid were reduced to a man down, scoring a series of four goals to pull away to a 10-6 advantage.

That proved to be the turning point of the game, as it was the only phase in which one side managed to open up a clear gap.

The halftime score stood at 17-11, with HC Alkaloid also suffering a major blow after Marko Stojkovic received a straight red card in the closing moments of the first half.

In the second half, HC Alkaloid responded quickly, slicing two goals off the deficit and by the 45th minute were once again firmly in contention for points (20-22). In the final stretch, however, they came up empty on several key chances, allowing the home team to score with relative ease and re-establish a lead sufficient to secure the points.

HC VARDAR 1961 – HC ALKALOID 34–28 (17–17)

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

HC VARDAR 1961: Valach (3 saves), Gogov (8 saves), Bogdanovski, Stojanovski, Bono 5, Georgievski 2, Mitrovic 4, Tankoski, Marciniak, Tuzolana 2, Horiha 9, Atanasovski 1, Malus 5, Kjosevski, Jankovski 3, Borozan 3.

Seven-meter: 3/5. Suspensions: 8 min.

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj (2 saves), Galevski (4 saves), Djonov, Þordarsson 2, Markoski, Serafimov 9, Karasmanakis 1, Stojkovic 4, M. Mitev 2, Gjorgiev 1, Velkovski, Ivanovski 3, Kosteski 4, D. Mitev 2, Alarov, Gjorgovski.

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

HC Alkaloid suffered their first Super League defeat of the season.  In the final match of the first half of the autumn campaign in Round 11, they played away at the Jane Sandanski arena against HC Vardar 1961.

The derby lived up to expectations, delivering top-level handball with both sides having their moments and exchanging leads throughout the opening half. The score remained tight most of the way, and HC Alkaloid missed a late chance to close the half in front.

Missing Uros Borzas and with Marko Mitev and Igor Gjorgiev still recovering from injuries (the latter sustained during the recent national team break), Alkaloid’s available squad had to find fresh solutions, particularly in attack. They showed impressive creativity and fluid coordination, building efficient plays as the score stood at 17–17 after 30 minutes.

The match was played at a high tempo, and around the 45th minute a dip in concentration during offensive execution proved costly for HC Alkaloid, as Vardar capitalized to open a three-goal lead — enough to shift the momentum and put pressure on HC Alkaloid’s squad. The hosts took advantage of the situation, widening the gap in the closing ten minutes to seal the win.

In the next round, HC Alkaloid heads into another major derby, becoming the first of the “big four” to visit the reinforced CHC Ohrid on their home court.

HC ALKALOID – HC STRUGA 44-27 (20-13)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Nenad Nikolovski and Ismail Metalari. Delegate: Boban Majnov.

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj (13 saves), Galevski, Djonov 2, Þordarsson 4, Markoski, Karasmanakis 4, Stojkovic 6, M. Mitev 2, Velkovski 1, Simonoski 1, Petkovski 4, D. Mitev 4, Trajkoski 5, Ivanoski 4, Gjorgovski 7, Garbeski.
Seven-meter throws: 0/1. Suspensions: 2 min.

HC STRUGA: Tutenkoski, Pejoski, Djurdjevic (7 saves), Mechkaroski 2, Kostov 4, Klenjoski 1, Ferukoski 4, Veljanoski, Alisha, Majdoub 7, Kostoski 2, Saveski 3, Talevski, Atanasovski 4.

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

HC Alkaloid claimed their eighth Super League win of the season, staying undefeated ahead of Sunday’s city derby against HC Vardar 1961.

Today’s visitors at the Avtokomanda Arena were HC Struga and HC Alkaloid lived up to their status of heavy favorites, taking complete control of the game right from the opening whistle.

The highlight of the game for HC Alkaloid was the return of Marko Mitev, one of Macedonia’s top handball players, who returned to the lineup for the first time after several months being sidelined due to injury.

Marko Mitev missed the final stretch of last season and has been preparing for his comeback ever since. Today, he was finally back in the squad; this is also great news for the Macedonian national team, which will take the court at the EHF EURO in Denmark this January.

On the scoreboard, HC Alkaloid led 8-4 and 10-5, before taking a 19-13 advantage into halftime. Marko Stojkovic led the way, netting six goals in the opening half.

Their dominance carried over into the second half, and by the 33rd minute, HC Alkaloid had stretched the lead to double digits (23-13). Emilijan Gjorgovski caught fire, adding six goals by the 40-minute mark.

The margin kept growing until the final buzzer, with the scoreboard freezing at 44-27.

HC ALKALOID – HC EUROFARM PELISTER 2 37-25 (20-11)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Silvana Karbeska and Marija Ilieva. Delegate: Kamer Metalari

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj (7 saves), Galevski 1 (3 saves), Djonov 4, Þordarsson 2, Markoski 2, Serafimov 8, Karasmanakis, Stojkovic 1, Gjorgiev 1, Ivanovski 1, Kosteski 7, Petkovski 4, Borzas, Alarov, Ivanoski 1, Gjorgovski 5

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

HC EUROFARM PELISTER 2: M. Fehmi, Markovski 6, Lozanovski, Gichev, Danevski, Veleski, Mitrevski 7, Jovanovski, Shuleski, Mladenov, A. Fehmi, Dimitrovski, Belistojanoski 2, Drogrishki, Mamdouh 4, Baptiste 6

Seven-meter throws: 2/3 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC Alkaloid notched another Super League victory, extending their unbeaten run in the championship. Tonight at the Avtokomanda Arena, they hosted HC Eurofarm Pelister 2, a team in contention for a Playoff spot.

HC Alkaloid took control of the scoreboard from the very start of the match. Within the first ten minutes, after an early 3-3 deadlock, the team went on a three-goal surge to take a 6-3 lead, maintaining a two-to-three goal cushion until the 17th minute, when the score stood at 10-9.

Then Alkaloid shifted into higher gear, unleashing another burst, this time a 5-0 run, with Nenad Kosteski scoring three of those goals, to pull ahead 15-9. The hosts’ dominance continued until halftime, as they went into the break leading 20-11. During this spell, Kosteski tallied seven goals, while Martin Serafimov added five.

Ten minutes into the second half, Alkaloid still maintained a nine-goal cushion (24-15). The visitors managed to cut the gap by two to three goals in the following phase, keeping the difference within six or seven goals (28-21, 47th minute).

The final ten minutes began with HC Alkaloid leading 29–22. Over the next five minutes, the team extended its lead into double digits (33–23), and by the final whistle, sealed a commanding 12-goal victory with a 37–25 final score.

With a one-week league break ahead due to national team duties, HC Alkaloid will return to host HC Struga in Round 10.