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.

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.