HC VOJVODINA – HC ALKALOID 34-29 (16-11)

Venue: Slana Bara in Novi Sad. Referees: Emil Agakishi and Ernest Agakishi from Azerbaijan. Delegate: Emir Beslija from Montenegro

HC Vojvodina: Lucin, Trnavac (18 saves), Sijan 1, Vorkapic 7, Vukovljak, Aziz 9, Ratkovic, Milenkovic, Sunajko 1, Pushica, Radjenovic 1, Pesic, Tomic, Rogan 2, Golubovic 6, Pukhouski 7

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

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski (8 saves), Galevski (2 saves), Djonov 3, Markoski 1, Mladenovikj, Serafimov 8, Stojchevikj, Stojkovic 5, M. Mitev 6, Gjorgiev 1, Velkovski, Omeragikj, Bingo 1, Kofiloski, D. Mitev, Savrevski 4

Seven-meter throws: 4/5 Suspensions: 2 min.

HC Alkaloid played their final away match in the EHF European League. In the fifth round, our team faced the Serbian champion, HC Vojvodina in Novi Sad.

The home team secured the points with a score of 34-29, ensuring their spot in the Main Round. HC Alkaloid, however, has one more match left its debut European season. In the upcoming round on December 5^th in Skopje, the team will host Spain’s La Rioja Logroño in Skopje.

This evening in Novi Sad, HC Vojvodina proved to be the more resourceful opponent. The home team took a 6-3 lead in the ninth minute, capitalizing on several misses and two technical errors from our team.

During this phase of the match, HC Alkaloid made two attempts to narrow the deficit to a minimum, successfully reducing it to 6-7 within 15 minutes. Following this, we attempted to equalize, but the opponent’s goalkeeper made a crucial save. This disrupted our attacking rhythm, allowing the Serbian team to regain a more comfortable position with a score of 11-7. By the end of the first half, HC Alkaloid had several chances to finish with a smaller deficit. Our team, however, failed to capitalize on the situations created leaving HC Vojvodina with an advantage of 16-11 at halftime.

In the second half, Alkaloid was trying to overcome the deficit, but Vojvodina cleverly maintained their lead. After ten minutes of play, the score was 25-20, followed by 27-22. This positive trend for the Serbian team in the match’s final minutes proved unattainable for our team, with the score reaching 31-24 at one point.

HC PRILEP – HC MULTI ESSENCE 34-31 (16-19)

Venue: R.R. Richko in Prilep. Referees: Blagojche Todorovski and Dimitar Mitrevski. Delegate: Ilija Cvetkoski

HC PRILEP: Acevski, Kastratovic 7, Rajatovski 7, Bikoski 4, Angeleski, Veleski 1, Burcheski 1, Cvetanoski 4, Sabanovic 6, Trajkoski, Trajchevski, Kvastek 4

Seven-meter throws: 2/3 Suspensions: 8 min,

HC MULTI ESSENCE: Ermanoski, Dimevski 8, Kostovski 1, Ilieski 7, D. Uzunchev 1, Trajchev, Vasilevski, Todeski, T. Uzunchev, Dimovski 7, Jordanov 3, Karasmanakis 4

Seven-meter throws: 6/6 Suspensions: 10 min.

HC Multi Essence competed in Prilep in a match that embodied all the elements of a derby. The home team secured the points with a score of 34-31, despite our team having a real chance to achieve a better outcome.

HC Multi Essence maintained a three-goal lead at halftime, and although it was tied with five minutes remaining, lapses in defense and two missed opportunities during crucial moments shifted the momentum in the game.

Our team maintained control and held a three-goal lead in the first half, going into break with a score of 19-16. A prolonged scoreless period in the second half, however, allowed the home team to make a comeback, taking the lead at 24-21. Although our team managed to level the score at 26-26 in the last 10 minutes, followed by several other equalizers, the game eventually took a turn in favor of the home team.

HC STRUGA – HC ALKALOID 17-29 (8-15)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Rubin Sedloski and Goran Angeleski. Controller: Dragan Nachevski

HC STRUGA: Tutenkoski, Mulic 2, Saveski 1, Mladenovski 3, Gjorgjieski, Klenkoski, Simonoski 1, Mateski, Veljanoski 1, F. Mechkaroski 1, Kostoski, Markoski 3, Boshnjak 5, S. Mechkaroski, Guskaroski, Rikanovic

Seven-meter throws: 4/5 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski, Galevski, Djonov 4, Mladenovikj 4, Serafimov 3, Stojchevikj 3, Stojkovic 2, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski, Omeragikj, Bingo, Kofiloski 1, D. Mitev 3, Savrevski 4

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

This evening, HC Alkaloid lived up to expectations as the strongest contender emerging victorious against the Struga team in the Super League championship match.

This marks an impressive streak of 12 victories out of 12 matches in this phase of the championship. With only two more rounds left, the teams will soon be categorized into the Playoff and Playout championships.

Today, with Aleksandar Petkovski already sidelined due to injury, Marko Mitev was also spared as he continues to recover. The team from Struga was an equal opponent during the initial part of the half, however, HC Alkaloid found a more effective tempo, initiating a 5-0 run that transformed a 9-7 lead into a commanding seven-goal advantage (14-7).

At the end of the first half, the score stood at 15-8 with no major changes in the second half. During this part of the match, HC Alkaloid led with 20-11, subsequently establishing a double-digit advantage for the first time (24-14). The team adeptly preserved this margin until the conclusion of the match, securing the anticipated three points.

Our team’s next challenge will take place on the European stage. HC Alkaloid is set to visit HC Vojvodina on Tuesday in the fifth round of the EHF European League.

HC Alkaloid is nearing the conclusion of its debut European season as the Macedonian representative in the group stage of the EHF European League.

Two remaining European challenges lie ahead for our team. First, they will face HC Vojvodina in Novi Sad on Tuesday, followed by a match against Spain’s Logroño La Rioja seven days later in Skopje, marking the end of the group stage and the autumn segment of the European club season.

HC Alkaloid’s final European visit takes them to Serbia, where the city of Novi Sad and the renowned Slana Bara arena will be hosting our team.

The role of frontrunner, along with the pressure of securing a favorable result, lies with the home club. Vojvodina needs to secure at least one point from the match against HC Alkaloid to confirm their spot in the group stage. Failing to do so would transfer the outcome of the match to the last round.

Our team, on the other hand, has no pressure regarding the result, aside from the responsibility to uphold the club’s reputation and the aspiration to deliver a more impressive performance before the Novi Sad, as well as the broader handball audience. This favorable situation will allow us to play more freely and leave a stronger impression. Any potential outcome, whether it’s securing a point or claiming victory, would significantly contribute to boosting self-confidence and serve as another positive element integrated into the system being patiently and painstakingly built in the Avtokomanda arena.

The match is scheduled for Tuesday starting at 06:45 PM, and will be broadcast live on MTV-3 and TV Arena Sport.

HC Alkaloid played its fourth EHF European League match. We visited the group’s strongest contender – Bjerringbro-Silkeborg from Denmark. Despite being convalescent, our center back Marko Mitev put on an excellent performance and emerged as the top scorer netting nine goals from nine shots.

“This game holds significant importance for me, as well as, I believe, for all my teammates, regarding what lies ahead. Despite not securing a victory in this match, we have gained valuable experience. I believe that in future, we will continue to improve, becoming more courageous when competing in such major and significant matches.

I would like to congratulate the opponents. The return match clearly demonstrated the importance of having experience in European competitions, as well as that Silkeborg players are far more experienced than us.

I consider these matches to be an opportunity for myself and my teammates to grow by developing and improving our style of play,” said Marko Mitev.

BJERRINGBRO SILKEBORG – HC ALKALOID 35-31 (17-16)

Jysk Arena in Silkeborg. Referees: Jaap Klompers and Koen Stobbe from the Netherlands. Delegate: Kristijan Halldorsson

BJERRINGBRO SILKEBORG: Lovqvist (17 saves 1 seven) Hallback 6, Ilsoe, Boldsen 6, Oris 6, Lauge, Lynggaard 1, Friden 4, Toft Hansen, Bogojevic 4, Balling 4, Vibe, Bjerring, Solstad 4, Knudsen, Sand

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

HC ALKALOID: Trajkoski (5 saves), Galevski (4 saves), Djonov 4, Markoski 1, Serafimov 4, Stojchevikj, Stojkovic 3, M. Mitev 9, Gjorgiev 2, Velkovski 2, Omeragikj, Bingo 4, Kofiloski, D. Mitev, Savrevski 2

Seven-meter throws: 3/4 Suspensions: 6 min.

HC Alkaloid played its fourth match in the EHF European League. This evening, playing as visitors in Silkeborg, our team engaged in a closely contested match against the Danish team on their home court. However, a challenging period at the start of the second half took a course in favor of the opponent, which ultimately secured the points with a score of 35-31.

The home team, propelled by their goalkeeper who made 10 successful saves in the opening 15 minutes, capitalized on our squad’s missed opportunities early in the match, establishing a 7-3 lead.

Nevertheless, we managed to get back into the game, employing patient defensive play and constant pressure, transitioning to their defensive line.

We narrowed the deficit to 8-9, subsequently reaching a tie at 13-13, 15-15, and 16-16, before heading into halftime with the hosts leading 17-16.

The beginning of the second half proved detrimental to our team, altering the course of the game. In the initial eight minutes, our poor execution, coupled with technical errors, resulted in us failing to score any goals and conceding five, which enabled Silkeborg to establish a six-goal lead (22-16).

Then followed an extended period of staging a comeback.

Our team showed character by pressing on and refusing to accept the negative outcome. We narrowed the deficit to three goals, creating an opportunity to make the match more dramatic. The home team, however, halted their decline in the offensive by employing a “7 on 6” tactic in one period, managing to stay in control until the conclusion of the match.