A terrific Russell led the Block Devils to a 3-0 road victory in Presov in the 8th of finals first leg of the CEV Cup. The US spiker finished with 19 points and 65% in attack. Tzioumakas started off slow but played better and better as the game wore on. The team collected 10 blocks (3 for Birarelli), while Presov only had 5.

MIRAD PU PRESOV-SIR SAFETY-SICOMA PERUGIA  0-3 21-25, 15-25, 17-25 MIRAD PU PRESOV: Halaj 1, Rajduga 3, Cerven 3, Macko 4, Digana 9, Sopko 16, Lampart (libero), Feno, Pelescak 1, Lux, Mikovcik. DNP.: Pavlinski (libero). Coach. Salata.
SIR SAFETY-SICOMA PERUGIA: De Cecco 5, Tzioumakas 14, Birarelli 5, Buti 3, Russell 19, Kaliberda 8, Giovi (libero), Fromm, Holt, Dimitrov, Elia. DNP.: Fanuli. Coach. Castellani