Once again, it went all the way to the tie-break but this time, Macerata took revenge on a brilliant come-back from 2-0 down. The second leg will be decisive. Stoytchev’s team have no choice but win it to force a Golden set and have a chance to make it to the Final Four.
Lube Banca Marche Macerata – Itas Diatec Trentino 3-2 (16-25, 19-25, 25-18, 25-22, 15-9)