Ankara very quickly started to build their advantage in the opening set, running away with the score to 9-3 lead in front of home crowd at Başkent Volleyball Hall. Although, the hosts struggled in reception (only 27% of positive receptions - Warszawa 62%), the team under guidance of coach Roberto Santilli made block their main weapon. With 6 stuff (including 3 by Camejo) and solid performance of Martin Atanasov they successfully dulled aspirations of visiting team in the first set. But it didn't discourage Projekt Warszawa, who returned on the court playing diametrically different. The visiting team powered by Michal Superlak (6 points) and Igor Grobelny (7 points) won the second part.

Ankara quickly learnt from their mistakes, putting more pressure with their serve, they were again dominating side, especially that Atanasov was almost impossible to stop, contributing with as many as 8 points in third set. In the 4th set, the guests managed to keep the pace with Ziraat Bankasi Ankara only up to 11-10. Then, the hosts scored four points in a row and didn't look back, closing the game with 3rd match ball. Atanasov who scored match-high 24 points was named MVP of the match. Earning 3-1 win, the hosts gained three important points that made important step to stay in quest for a spot in quarterfinals.