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Verva WARSZAWA Orlen Paliwa started the game better, earning a four-point early-lead. The hosts Knack ROESELARE did their best to shorten the distance, but they were committing too many own errors. While, Andrea Anastasi's squad successfully continued their play closing this set 25-18 with Artur Szalpuk (7 points and 88% od success in attack) and Igor Grobelny (5 points).

After levelled start, in the second set, the hosts finally found their rhythm and using the struggles in WARSZAWA they built a four-point advantage at 11-7. It was like a cold shower for the guests, who shortened the distance to one point. On both sides of the net players performed powerful spikes delivering a show of strength. The Belgian club improved their block with Pieter Coolman scoring 3 points in this skill. Ace from Superlak gave a tie at 21-21 and with his solid next two serves WARSZAWA jumped to two-point-lead and then earning two set points, both saved by the hosts. However, with another opportunity coming, Superlak ended the set with his spike.

The third part was the most competitive as both teams were aware that it was a crucial one. With Piotr Nowakowski on service line the guests jumped to the lead, which they kept improving in the decisive part of the set. They fought hard, but Artur Szalpuk spike from the back-row closed the game.

- Artur Szalpuk was the best scorer of the game. He tallied 15 points and enjoyed 63% of success in attack along with 59% of positive receptions. His back-row attack closed the game.
- Matthijs Verhanneman was a top scorer of ROESELARE with 12 points.
- 100th European Cup game in the ROESELARE's jersey for outside hitter Matthijs Verhanneman.
- Great debut in the #CLVolleyM for Michal Superlak who contributed with 13 points for WARSZAWA.
- This game was also a debut for Michał Kozłowski (WARSZAWA) in the role of first setter. Previously, Ángel Trinidad de Haro was in the starting six.