Ohrid defeated Alkaloid 26-24 in the Superleague on 10 October 2026. The home side claimed all three points at a tense encounter that defied expectations. Alkaloid arrived in third place with ten points from six matches, while Ohrid sat fourth with nine points and one defeat to their name.
And here's the thing about this result — we had called a home win with 56 per cent confidence before kickoff. It was not a blind guess either. Ohrid had shown resilience in their recent outings, including that 28-28 draw with Eurofarm Pelister, while Alkaloid's away record had been less dominant than their table position suggested.
To be fair, the match itself remained balanced for long stretches. Ohrid's defence held firm when it mattered most, and their attack found pockets of space that Alkaloid's backline had not covered adequately. The visitors pushed hard to equalise in the closing stages but could not find the breakthrough they needed.
By then the momentum had shifted decisively. Ohrid's players kept their composure under pressure, while Alkaloid's frustration showed in rushed decisions. The home side had nothing to lose at this stage and played with that freedom, which made all the difference in the final period.
The victory lifts Ohrid to ten points, closing the gap on Alkaloid to just one point in the standings. Alkaloid remain third but have now dropped their first match of the campaign. The result reshapes the title conversation considerably.
Ohrid's form looks more consistent now, with three wins and a draw in their last four matches. Alkaloid will need to respond quickly — they have not won since their opening fixtures. The Superleague just got a lot more interesting.
