The match between Al Hilal Grottazzolina and the Russian Nova (Novokuybyshevsk) was full of twists and exciting moments. Grottazzolina started with a good game in the first set, but Nova won it 25-21. The second set was dominated by the Russians, who closed with 17-25 thanks to their strong serve and block.

The third set was extremely dramatic, with Grottazzolina managing to close 30-28 after serious efforts by Fedrizzi and Rybakov. In the fourth set, after a series of strong blocks by Tatarov and Fedrizzi, Grottazzolina won convincingly 25-13.

Tatarov was a key player with excellent blocking and serving, and Antonov, who played for Nova last season, added extra interest to the match. Grottazzolina continues to surprise and is now awaiting a semi-final against Shakhtyor Soligorsk.

AL HILAL (GROTTAZZOLINA) – ALTADAWI (NOVA) 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 30-28, 25-13)

AL HILAL (GROTTAZZOLINA): Zhukouski 2, Antonov 1, Cubito did not play, Vecchi (L2) did not play, Bardarov, Demianenko 9, Mattei did not play, Comparoni 8, Petkovic 16, Fedrizzi 17, Marchiani, Zwanziger 1,Tatarov 12, Marchisio (L1) 57% (33% perfect). Coach: Ortenzi.

ALTADAWI (NOVA) 2: Ananiev 6, Kuligin did not play, Rybakov 9, Feoktistov did not play, Shpilev did not play, Danilov 9, Pado 9, Jovovic 1, Zastupov (L2), Eryomin (L1) 32% (23% perfect), Aksyutin 17, Terentyev 1, Litvinov 3, Shcherbakov did not play. Coach: Sogrin

Notes:
Al Hilal: 21 serving errors, 9 aces, 8 winning blocks, 53% reception (30% perfect), 47% attack.
AlTadawi 2: 22 serving errors, 5 aces, 6 winning blocks, 29% reception (9% perfect), 42% attack.