The match started with both sides trading runs and Halkbank was a better side in the first part of the game, 25-22.
Castellani’s side had an answer in the second set. Halkbank had 21-18, and everyone thought that they would increase the lead. But, Ivan Miljković served very well, block was good too and the players in yellow and blue jerseys got the advantage 25-24. Halkbank saved five set balls, but after all Miloš Nikić’s block was enough for winning the set. The score was tied 1-1, (31-29).
In another two sets, Fenerbahce tried everything to stop the rival, but they couldn’t do it. Halkbank was too strong opponent. Bernardi has a perfect start of a season!
Top Scorers: Sokolov 25, Juantorena 17, Emre 14, Kubiak 11 – Miljković 18, Nikić 14, Wijsmans 11
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