HC ALKALOID – HC STRUGA 38-18 (13-13)

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

HC ALKALOID: Trajkovski 1, Galevski, Djonov 5, Markoski, Mladenovikj 2, Serafimov 4, Stojchevikj, Stojkovic, M. Mitev 2, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 2, Omeragikj 3, Bingo 4, Kofiloski 5, Petkovski 7, D. Mitev 1

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

HC STRUGA: Tutenkoski, Trenchevski 5, Mulic, Savevski 1, Mladenovski 2, Jankulovski 4, Simonoski, Veljanoski, F. Mechkaroski 1, Kostoski, Boshnjak 5, Markovski, M. Mechkaroski, Guskaroski, Rikanovic

Seven-meter throws: 5/6 Suspensions: 6 min.

Our team started the match strongly and initially maintained control. Ivan Galevski made two saves, leading to a 4-0 run that allowed Kiril Lazarov’s team to turn a 1-2 deficit into a 5-2 advantage. However, Struga’s goalkeeper, Rikanovic, put up an impressive performance with five saves against our team’s attacks, leveling the score for the lakeside city team. The score remained tied at 9-9, 10-10, and eventually 13-13 at halftime, with the turning point coming early in the second half.

The second half presented a stark contrast to the first for HC Alkaloid. The initial half was difficult for our team, while the beginning of the second half showcased a transformed Alkaloid squad. Lazarov decided to change goalkeepers, with Blagojche Trajkovski taking the stage, coincidentally on his birthday, and making four important saves. Thus, HC Alkaloid, led by Djonov, Bingo, and Petkovski in the offensive, surged to a commanding 21-15 lead in the 40th minute of the game at the Avtokomanda arena. As the match progressed, the game became more manageable, the lead steadily expanded, and ultimately, the team secured the much-desired victory, securing a double-digit win. This marked the team’s fifth consecutive victory in the Super League.

To highlight the contrasting halves, in the first part, HC Alkaloid scored 13 and conceded 13 goals, while in the second half, they managed to score 25 while allowing just five. A noteworthy highlight was Blagojche Trajkoski’s birthday goal, adding to his outstanding performance, marked by a goal-to-goal contribution.

The new season of the Macedonian Youth League kicked off this weekend, featuring a modified system. This season, all 13 teams will compete in a single group in the Youth League facing each other in two rounds. There will be no playoffs or playouts, whereby the total victor will become the youth state champion.

HC Alkaloid and HC Multi Essence are both competing in this championship. Both squads commenced the tournament with triumphs, securing commanding victories and presently holding top positions in the standings. In the first round, HC Alkaloid faced HC Vardar 1961 on the away field, securing an impressive 37-20 win. Maksim Garbeski, with eight goals, and Teodor Pecanovski, with five goals, were HC Alkaloid’s best scorers in this match.

In the first round, HC Multi Essence also faced a big city rival on the away field, the team of HC Butel Skopje. Led by David Dimevski who netted seven goals, and Darin Omeragikj, who scored six goals, HC Multi Essence clinched a resounding 40-24 triumph. In the upcoming second round, HC Alkaloid is scheduled to compete at home against Prolet 62, while HC Multi Essence will host HC Vardar 1961.

HC AERODROM – HC ALKALOID 30-44 (16-21)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje.

Referees: Gligor Kjaev and Spasko Kjaev. Controller: Zoran Kimovski

HC AERODROM: Bogdanovski, Pajkoski 2, Meloski 1, Mitrevski 2, Kostov 7, Oltovski, Stojanovski 1, Trifunovski 2, Trajchevski 1, Boshkovski 6, Vasilev, Anakievski 4, Angjelkovski 2, Grujevski, Dimevski 2, Kizikj

Seven-meter throws: 5/10 Suspensions: 10 min.

HC ALKALOID: Trajkovski 1, Galevski, Djonov 10, Markoski, Mladenovikj, Stojkovic 3, M. Mitev 2, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 1, Omeragikj 2, Kofiloski 5, Petkovski 8, D. Mitev 7, Savrevski 3

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

HC Alkaloid secured their fourth consecutive victory in the new Super League season, defeating HC Aerodrom as visiting team in their Avtokomanda arena. The newcomers to the Super League started the match with determination, occasionally holding the lead or levelling the score during the initial quarter of the game. The competition remained neck-and-neck throughout the first half, until they reached the score of 14-14. Then, our squad found their rhythm, embarked on a 7-2 run and concluded the first period with a 21-16 advantage.

The second half took a turn in a different direction. HC Alkaloid assumed control in every aspect of the game, swiftly establishing a double-digit lead at 28-18. They then proceeded to widen the gap to impressive 15 points (33-18), securing yet another straightforward triumph.

HC PROLET 62 – HC MULTI ESSENCE 32-27 (17-10)

Venue: Makedonsko Sonce in Skopje. Referees: Gjorgi Nachevski and Slave Nikolov. Controller: Marjan Nachevski

HC PROLET 62: Petkovski, Nikolovski 1, Totikj 1, Pecakovski, Vasilevski 5, Kocharov, Dodevski 4, Dimov 3, Andonoski 2, Majnov, Dimkovski 2, Stojanovski 3, Mihalevic, Palevski 6, Spasovski, Arsenovski 5

Seven-meter throws: 2/2 Suspensions: 14 min.

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 1, Kostovski, Ilieski 9, Petkovski, D. Uzunchev 2, Petreski, Trajchev, Trajkovski, Gjorgievski, Vasilevski, Todeski 1, Dimovski, Trajkovski, Jordanov 12, Karasmanakis 2

Seven-meter throws: 7/7 Suspensions: 10 min.

Our youthful squad, HC Multi Essence, fell short in their quest to secure points in the away duel against T. Prolet 62. HC Multi Essence outperformed T. Prolet during the preparations at the Prilep tournament. However, in tonight’s game, the home team made a stronger start. They led by 5-2, 8-3… establishing an advantage early on that set the tone for the entire match. At halftime, the score stood at 17-10 in favor of the home team. In the second part, the home team confidently held onto their lead and secured the victory. HC Multi Essence will aim to seize the opportunity to earn points in the upcoming round when they face HC Prilep at Avtokomanda.

HC MULTI ESSENCE – HC BUTEL SKOPJE 28-33 (16-16)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Metodija Ilievski and Mihajlo Ilieski 3. Delegate: Aco Nikolovski

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Vasilevski, Dimevski 1, Kostovski 2, Ilieski, Petkovski, D. Uzunchev 8, Petreski 1, Trajchev, Omeragikj, Trajkovski, Gjorgjievski, Todeski 1, Dimovski 5, Jordanov 4, Karasmanakis 3

Seven-meter throws: 1/2 Suspensions: 14 min.

HC BUTEL SKOPJE: Stojanoski, Subashevski 3, Andrevski, Pejkovski, Stojanovski, Georgievski 6, Nikolov 6, Krstevski 1, Ivanic 6, Spasovski 4, Boshkovski 1, Blazhevski 1, Jevic 4, Mihajlovikj, Cvetkovski, Davitkovski 1

Seven-meter throws: 3/5 Suspensions: 6 min

In tonight’s third Super League match, HC Multi Essence failed to secure any points as they hosted HC Butel Skopje at the Avtokomanda arena. Our young squad started off the match strongly, displaying and impressive performance in the opening 20 minutes of the first half. However, then things took a shift in the opposite direction.

After the initial period of playing goal for goal, HC Multi Essence managed to surge ahead with a commanding 10-7 lead courtesy of a 4-0 streak. Subsequently, they consistently maintained their advantage, with the score reaching as high as 15-10. Our team faced a significant setback when left back Teodor Todeski suffered an injury. Todeski was fouled during a jump, causing him to lose balance and fall awkwardly, resulting in his premature exit from the game.

The visiting team began to regain momentum following one of the numerous exclusions in HC Multi Essence’s lineup. Starting from a halftime score of 10-15, they managed to level the score at 16-16. The visiting team’s superior experience came to the forefront during the second half. A pivotal moment occurred at 20-21, followed by a brief surge that brought the score to 21-25. From that point onward, experience continued to play a decisive role in shaping the course of the game, ultimately leading to a final score of 28-33.

HC ALKALOID – HC EUROFARM PELISTER 2 42-29 (23-15)

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

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski, Galevski, Djonov 7, Markoski 2, Mladenovikj 1, Serafimov 1, M. Mitev 7, Gjorgiev 5, Velkovski, Omeragikj 1, Kofiloski 3, Petkovski 6, D. Mitev 3, Savrevski 6

Seven-meter throws: 0/1 Suspensions: 2 min.

HC EUROFARM PELISTER 2: Shtakovski, Markoski 6, Talevski 2, Ristevski, Mitrevski 4, Mircheski 2, Mladenov, Trpchevski 5, Blazhevski, Dimitrovski 2, Kalajdjieski 4, Pecakovski, Ivanovski 2, Belistojanovski 1, Mijuskovic

Seven-meter throws: 1/1 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC Alkaloid clinched their third consecutive win in the new Super League season, maintaining an unbeaten streak. In today’s clash at Avtokomanda, the blue-white team faced the visiting team of HC Eurofarm Pelister 2, securing a commanding 13-goal victory (42-29).

The match showcased a delightful display of fast and skillful handball from both sides, but our team outperformed their opponents. Right from the outset, our team took charge, with the defense effectively containing Bitola’s handball players. The visiting team’s coach, Mihail Petrovski, attempted to halt Alkaloid’s progress and narrow the gap with an early timeout, even as the score distance reached 7-4, but it yielded only temporary results. Bitola’s team managed to stay within a narrow deficit until the score was 10-8, after which Alkaloid expanded their lead to four points (13-19), and then six points (16-10). In the final minute, they pushed for a ten-point lead at 23-14. Nevertheless, they were unable to capitalize on this chance, and in the last attempt of the first half, the visiting team narrowed the deficit to 15-23 with a seven-meter shot.

Marko Mitev contributed six goals, while Aleksandar Petkovski and Ivan Djonov added five and four goals, respectively, as the leading scorers for HC Alkaloid in the opening half. In the second half, HC Alkaloid enjoyed a lead of up to ten goals at one point (26-16). However, the visiting team managed to stay in the game and, during the subsequent period, prevented the deficit from reaching double digits. By the 44th minute, the lead had once again extended to ten points (31-21), and then surged to an 11-goal margin before the visiting coach called for a timeout. In the last 10 minutes, Alkaloid maintained an 11-goal advantage and confidently saw the game through to the end. Our team’s youngest member, Damjan Mitev, displayed several impressive moves that garnered applause from the stands.

In the upcoming round, HC Alkaloid will face an away match against the team of HC Aerodrom.