Gjorgievski's feint steals the spotlight in cadets' Belgrade opener
A single technical gesture by Stefan Gjorgievski became the match highlight after North Macedonia's cadets fell to Slovenia despite a +6 half-time edge.
29.07.2026 16:15 — 667 reads.
The North Macedonia cadet handball team missed a chance to open their European Championship campaign in Belgrade with a statement victory after a painful defeat by Slovenia, but one moment from the match has been singled out: a brilliant feint by Stefan Gjorgievski that quickly went viral among fans and analysts.
The feint everyone is talking about
Gjorgievski, who was among the team's best performers on the court, executed a spectacular move that observers say summed up his technical range and game intelligence. Clips of the action have been shared widely on social platforms and highlighted in match roundups.
The result stings because North Macedonia entered the second half with a clear advantage — plus 6 — yet could not preserve the lead against Slovenia. That collapse turned a promising start into a disappointing opening-day loss at the tournament in Belgrade.
Despite the final score, Gjorgievski's individual play offered a bright spot for the squad and a talking point for supporters searching for positives. Coaches and teammates noted his energetic presence and decisive actions during the match.
Fans are replaying the sequence repeatedly, and the clip is likely to be one of the lasting images from the cadets' opening fixture in Belgrade.
Photo: press material from the event
