There was a lot at stake for Allianz MTV Stuttgart in the game against Tenerife La Laguna. A victory was worth the direct ticket to quarterfinals, so the hosts from the beginning of the match played fully focused on their goal. The opening set was a complete domination of Allianz MTV Stuttgart, who took a 7-2 lead and improved it further, closing the set 25-8 (!). The team under the guidance of head coach Tore Aleksandersen dominated in all components, showing no mercy to their rivals. Laura Kunzler was the best scorer with 8 points to her name.

The team from Stuttgart kept the momentum, starting the second part in even more convincing fashion (9-2). The hosts sparked by their home crowd were not slowing down. Britt Bongaerts not only led a well-balanced game, but also was very successful from service line - 2 aces. Once Marie Schoelzel made a wall above the net, talling 5 winning blocks. Although players from Tenerife La Laguna tried their best and managed to reduce the gap to five points at 16-11, the hosts left no illusion, closing this part 25-16.

The third set had an unexpected opening. Having their back against the wall, La Laguna opened it with a 4-0 lead. Coach Tore Aleksandersen quickly called time-out and the hosts returned on the right track. They not only tied at 8-8, but took a lead, running away with the score to finally close the match 25-15 and secure a pool win and a ticket to quarterfinals.

Eline Timmerman, Simone Lee and Laura Kunzel shared the top scorers honour with 10 points apiece, but it was setter Britt Bongaerts to be named the MVP.