A tie-break was needed to overcome the challenge of newly promoted Aversa in the opening encounter of the Serie A2 season. Tuscania was not focused enough to stop the opposition from taking the first set. In the second coach Montagnani sent Riccardo Mazzon on and that proved a great move, so much so that Mazzon was congratulated by the opposite coach at the end of the match. The tie-break was very tight until the two teams changed side. Coach Montagnani took Shavrak off, though he had a great game, and he sent young Buzzelli on and the latter immediately thanked for the faith with some important plays.