In the final match of the tournament, Serbia defeated Bulgaria 3-1 (26-24, 21-25, 25-18, 25-13) and crowned as the champion for the ninth time in the history of the competition.
In the third place game, Turkey faced Greece. Despite losing first two sets, Turkey overcame Greece 3-2 (15-25, 23-25, 25-13, 25-17, 15-13) to gain the bronze medal.
Results:
1st place
Serbia – Bulgaria: 3-1 (26-24, 21-25, 25-18, 25-13)
3rd place
Turkey – Greece: 3-2 (15-25, 23-25, 25-13, 25-17, 15-13)
5th place
Romania – Montenegro: 0-3 (25-27, 23-25, 24-26)
7th place
Albania – F.Y.R. of Macedonia: 3-0 (25-12, 25-18, 25-14)
Final standings
1. Serbia
2. Bulgaria
3. Turkey
4. Greece
5. Montenegro
6. Romania
7. Albania
8. F.Y.R. of Macedonia
Dream team
MVP: Aleksa Batak (SRB)
Best outside hitter: Asparuh Asparuhov (BUL)
Best blocker: Nikolaj Zahariev (BUG)
Best setter: Aleksa Batak (SRB)
Best opposite: Stanislav Paunović (SRB)
Best libero: Stefan Negić (SRB)
Fair-play: Bedirhan Bulbul (TUR)
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