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The re-match between Zenit KAZN and PGE Skra BEŁCHATÓW started with a point-by-point race. From 7-7, the visiting team started to build up their advantage that reached five points at 15-10. Kazan were far from playing flawless giving their rivals a helping hand. Even, if they managed to reduce a gap to one point at 22-21, Skra showed their strength to close this part with tricky play from Taylor Sander.

With irritation after losing the first set, Zenit put a lot of pressure on Skra with the serve reaching a 9-5 lead. The team from Bełchatów fought back getting to 11-10, but then with Maxim Mikhailov on serve the hosts jumped out to 15-11. Dominating on court, Zenit confidently won the set with ace from Bartosz Bednorz who only in this part contributed with 8 points.

Zenit needed one more set to get desired ticket to semifinal. With their backs against the wall, Skra Bełchatów couldn't find the right rhythm. Once, Zenit were extremely focused to reach their goal in this part. Having eight points of advantage at 22-16 they easily closed the set with winning block and book their spot among Europe's best four.

In the fourth set both coaches decided to give a chance to play to their substitute players. Skra jumped out to 15-7 lead. With solid performances of Mikolaj Sawicki (6 points) and Norbert Huber (5 points), Skra won the fourth part. Also in tie-break both sides continued the game without their strongest players. With Fodor Veronkov on serving line, the hosts reached two-point advantage at 10-8, using their first chance to win the game.