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HC STRUGA – HC ALKALOID 14-38 (5-17)

Venue: Avtokomanda in Skopje. Referees: Viktor Andonov and Stojanche Jovanovski. Controller: Dushko Kamishevski

HC STRUGA: Tutenkoski, Mechkaroski, Djigeroski 2, Gjorgjeski, Klenkovski, Jankulovski, Adamovic 1, S. Mateski, Stojkov 1, Ostic, Saveski 2, F. Mechkaroski 1, Kostoski 2, J. Mateski, Pajkoski 5, S. Mechkaroski

Seven-meter throws: 0/2. Suspensions: 4 minutes.

HC Alkaloid: Kizikj, Galevski, Djonov 4, Petrov 1, Markoski, Mladenovikj 1, Serafimov 3, Karasmanakis 3, Gjorgiev 5, Ivanovski 6, Bingo 3, Francisco 1, Petkovski 4, D. Mitev 3, Savrevski 2, Garbeski 2

Seven-meter throws: 4/8. Suspensions: 10 minutes.

HC Alkaloid maintained its top spot in the Super League standings following the introductory round of the season’s continuation. Tonight, at the Avtokomanda arena, HC Alkaloid delivered a commanding victory over HC Struga, further solidifying their lead over the rivals for the top ranking.

HC Alkaloid’s line-up in this match featured Damjan Mitev, who made a strong return after a long injury break, and newcomer Martin Ivanovski. Additionally, youth prospect Maksim Garbeski earned his chance to play in the first team. Several first-team regulars, including Marko Mitev and Martin Velkovski, were rested for this match.

The score was level at 3-3 during the opening minutes; thereafter, HC Alkaloid went on a 14-2 run by the end of the first half, finishing the half with a 17-5 lead in favor of the blue and whites.

In the second half, coach Kiril Lazarov gave the younger players significantly more minutes and responsibility, allowing Damjan Mitev to dominate and newcomer Martin Ivanovski to demonstrate impressive scoring and assist skills, leaving a strong overall impression.

The final score was 38-14, and this match saw HC Alkaloid concede the fewest goals of the season.

Next, HC Alkaloid will host the revamped and rebranded Fruitland Borec from Veles in the upcoming round.