Georgi Tatarov's Grottazzolina could not stand up to visiting Perugia, who defeated the elite newcomer 3:1 (25:17, 23:25, 25:16, 25:23). Only Dusan Petkovic from the hosts was at a high level, scoring the most points in the match - 26 (2 aces), but even those were not enough for more than one set against the champions.

Georgi Tatarov finished with 10 points (1 ace).Denis Bardarov came on briefly in the second and fourth sets but did not score any points.

Ben Tara of the winners recorded 20 points (4 blocks). Thus, the "Batteries" recorded their 14th loss, but are still in a safe ninth position in the table, before the remaining matches of the eighth round of the spring half-season are played.