Segrate faced this fifth round against Reggio Emilia with new faces and renewed optimism. Indeed, Coach Ricci substituted Motta and spiker Alexeis Argilagos came to strengthen the squad. Still, Reggio proved too strong and Segrate registered its fifth defeat in as many games.

Edilesse Conad Reggio Emilia 3
Volley Segrate 1978 0
(25-20 / 25-19 / 25-21)

Volley Segrate 1978: Guemart, Cazzaniga (14), Canzanella (9), Argilagos (5), Alletti (5), Russo (7), Gallosti (L), Giglioli (1), Bellini, Catellani (1), Fontana (dnp.), Ronaldo (dnp.), Caprotti (dnp.)

Edilesse Conad Reggio Emilia: Candellaro (8), Mast (10), Grassano (4), Sivula (13), Garnica (8), Botti (9), Peli (L), Ippolito, Bonetti, Luppi (dnp.), Goi (dnp.), Bartoli (dnp.), Inserra (dnp.), Mazzali (dnp.)