Filip Kuzmanovski nets career-high 15 but Eurofarm Pelister draw 31–31 in Gdańsk

Filip Kuzmanovski produced the best performance of his European club career when Eurofarm Pelister visited Gdańsk, scoring a career-high 15 goals. Despite his output, Pelister could not turn the match into a win and left with a 31–31 draw, taking a single point in the European League.

Individual brilliance, collective stalemate

The team captain’s 15-goal haul was the highest scoring mark of his career in European club competitions and stood out as the main reason Pelister remained in contention until the final whistle. Kuzmanovski’s finishing and involvement in attack were highlighted repeatedly during the match coverage.

The European Handball Federation praised the performance, sharing a video of his goals and saying, “EHF tipped its hat to the popular 'Fitilj': 'MVP edition by Kuzmanovski'.” The clip collected the key moments from his night in Gdańsk and underlined how much of Pelister’s offensive threat ran through their captain.

For Eurofarm Pelister the positive from the trip is the point that keeps them in the mix in the European League table, but the result also left unanswered questions about defensive consistency away from home. The draw means Pelister remains dependent on future results to secure progression from the group.

Kuzmanovski’s individual milestone — 15 goals in a single European club match — will be remembered as one of his standout nights, even if it did not translate into victory for his team.

Photo: press material from the event