CHC TIKVESH – HC ALKALOID 23-30 (11-12)

Venue: Jasmin in Kavadarci. Referees: Gligor Kjaev and Spasko Kjaev. Delegate: Vasil Chavdarov.
CHC TIKVESH: Panov, Jovevski 2, Stojanovski 6, Cejovic 4, Lazoroski, Velkov, Pecuruca, Dimovski, Lazov 2, Gjorgiev, Kocev 2, Simic 1, Angelov, Mijuskovic 6, Bakev
Seven-meter throws: 5/7 Suspensions: 4 min.

HC ALKALOID: Kizikj, Djonov 4, Þordarsson 6, Markoski, Karasmanakis 1, Gjorgiev 4, Velkovski 2, Simonovski 1, Ivanovski, Kosteski 1, Petkovski 2, Borzas 7, Alarov, Gjorgovski 2
Seven-meter throws: 2/4 Suspensions: 2 min.

HC Alkaloid claimed an away victory in Kavadarci, defeating CHC Tikvesh in the final Super League match before the break for the national team’s World Championship 2027 qualification playoffs. With just two rounds remaining in the domestic campaign, the approaching end of the season is increasingly reflected in the rhythm and intensity of the league fixtures.

The hosts entered the contest highly motivated and enjoyed a slight edge during the opening 10 minutes against HC Alkaloid. However, HC Alkaloid quickly settled into the match and took control, building a three-goal advantage at 11-8 by the 21st minute. Although the halftime lead stood at only one goal (12-11), HC Alkaloid showed far greater quality and composure after the break.

Following a relatively balanced start to the second half, HC Alkaloid gradually increased the tempo and began to pull away from the opponent. By the 40th minute, the visitors had extended the lead to 20-16, before eventually securing a convincing 30-23 victory. Uros Borzas finished as the game’s top scorer with seven goals, while Þordarsson added six. Goalkeeper Gjorgji Nikolovski was also given an opportunity between the posts and contributed with nine saves.

HC ALKALOID – CHC OHRID 26-27 (12-17)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Silvana Karbeska and Marija Ilieva. Delegates: Marjan Nachevski and Leri Mirchevski.
HC ALKALOID: Kizikj, Galevski, Djonov 1, Þordarsson 3, Markoski 1, Karasmanakis, Stojkovic 3, M. Mitev 1, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 2, Nenad Kosteski 4, Petkovski, D. Mitev 5, Borzas 4, Alarov, Nikolov
Seven-meter throws: 3/3 Suspensions: 4 min.

CHC OHRID: Pilipovic, Blazheski, Ojleski 2, Jagurinoski 2, Ivankovic 4, Kukulovski 2, Yasuhira 7, Risteski, Taseski 1, Morales, Savrevski 1, Liapis 1, Bojanic, Djukic 3, Kjosevski 2, Pribetic 2
Seven-meter throws: 3/3 Suspensions: 6 min.

In a highly anticipated Macedonian Super League derby, HC Alkaloid welcomed CHC Ohrid to Skopje.

The encounter brought together the reigning EHF Cup champions, HC Alkaloid, and the current EHF Cup finalists, CHC Ohrid. Ahead of the opening whistle, HC Alkaloid congratulated the Ohrid squad on their qualification for the EHF Cup final and wished them success in the decisive match.

CHC Ohrid emerged with a narrow victory in a match that also saw the return of Macedonian internationals Marko Mitev and Igor Gjorgiev to the HC Alkaloid lineup after several weeks out through injury. Both players featured with limited minutes and responded well physically during their time on the court.

HC Alkaloid opened the game strongly and built an early three-goal lead at 7-4, but missed the opportunity to extend the advantage further. This shifted the momentum in favour of the visitors, who gradually completed the turnaround before halftime and capitalized on HC Alkaloid’s mistakes to take a 17-12 lead into the break.

The home side looked more composed and determined in the second half, quickly reducing the deficit by two goals and creating several chances to close the gap even further. Technical errors and missed opportunities in key moments, however, repeatedly prevented HC Alkaloid from mounting a complete comeback.

In the closing minutes, HC Alkaloid managed to cut the deficit to just one goal, but there was not enough time left to force a dramatic finish. The visitors kept possession in the final seconds and ultimately secured the points.

HC VARDAR 1961 – HC ALKALOID 30-27 (17-14)

Venue: Jane Sandanski in Skopje. Referees: Nenad Nikolovski and Ismail Metalari from Skopje. Delegates: Dushko Kamishevski and Marjan Ognjanovski.
HC VARDAR 1961: Walach (14 saves), Bogdanovski, Gogov, Stojanovski 3, Vorkapic 5, Bono, Georgievski 1, Mitrovic 3, Tankoski, Lazarevski 1, Marciniak, Tuzolana 2, Atanasovski, Silva 4, Malus 8, Jankovski 3

Seven-meter throws: 2/4 Suspensions: 6 min.
HC ALKALOID: Kizikj (3 saves), Galevski (6 saves), Djonov 1, Þordarsson 2, Markoski, Karasmanakis 2, Stojkovic 1, Velkovski 1, Ivanovski, Kosteski 6, Petkovski 2, D. Mitev 2, Borzas 3, Alarov 2, Nikolov 3, Gjorgovski 2
Seven-meter throws: 2/4 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC Alkaloid came up short in the Round 28 Super League derby against HC Vardar 1961, as the hosts secured a 30-27 win in a match played as part of the celebrations marking Vardar’s 65th anniversary. Despite the occasion, the encounter unfolded without major tension or high intensity.

HC Alkaloid looked sharper during the opening 10 minutes and enjoyed a slight advantage early on. HC Vardar soon responded by levelling the score and edging in front, after which the game settled into a steady rhythm with a two-to-three-goal margin separating the sides.

During the closing stages of the first half, HC Alkaloid cut the deficit to just one goal (14-15), but a momentary lapse in concentration before the break allowed the home side to extend the lead to 17-14 at halftime.

One of the standout moments for HC Alkaloid was the return of pivot Valentin Karasmanakis, who made his first appearance after nearly five months on the sidelines recovering from a hand injury.

The flow of the match remained largely unchanged in the second half. HC Vardar managed to build a five-goal advantage and maintain it up to the final 10 minutes. HC Alkaloid reduced the gap to three goals and created several opportunities to make the finish more dramatic, but inefficiency in attack prevented a stronger comeback push. The contest ultimately concluded with a 30-27 result. In the next round, HC Alkaloid will welcome CHC Ohrid on home court.

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.

HC Alkaloid’s consistent performances and strong results have been officially recognized by the City of Skopje and the Skopje Sports Union, with the club receiving two prestigious accolades.

The team has been named Best Sports Team after achieving the most notable European success in the past calendar year, highlighted by winning the EHF European Cup. The award was accepted on behalf of the club by operations director Milosh Miloshevski.

In addition, the Best Coach award from the City of Skopje and the Skopje Sports Union also went to HC Alkaloid. Our club can also boast the Best Coach of the past calendar year, and that is our handball legend, Kiril Lazarov.