Conegliano snatched the first final after a comeback against Milano

Champions Conegliano started with a difficult but valuable victory in the final series in Italy, after defeating Milan 3:2 (25:20, 25:27, 20:25, 27:25, 15:13) in front of a packed 'Palaverde' arena.
The match featured significant turnarounds. The hosts started strongly and took the first set, led by Gabi, Zhu, and Haak. Milan, however, reacted excellently – they improved their blocking and defensive play, and after strong performances by Egonu and Piva, they turned the score to 2:1 sets.
Just when it seemed the visitors were controlling the match, Conegliano showed championship character. In the fourth set, Santarelli's team applied serious pressure with their serves and blocks, reaching an equalizer after 27:25.
In the tie-break, Milan started better and took the lead, but a series of errors in attack and serve allowed Conegliano to get back into the game. Zhu equalized at 10:10, and in the decisive moments, Haak and Fahr tipped the scales in favor of the hosts.

Alex Nikolov's new girlfriend, Hena Kurtagic, played a strong match for Milan and was among the most effective at the net, finishing with 16 points. In key moments of the tie-break, she also had an important influence on her team's lead.

Haak was the top scorer in the match with 28 points, supported by Zhu (18) and Gabi (20), while for Milan, Egonu scored 19, Lanier added 17, and Piva – 16.
Monica De Gennaro was named MVP.

A problem for the visitors was Egonu's condition at the end of the match; she suffered cramps and was substituted, which limited the team's offensive power in the decisive rallies.