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In Pool E, C.S.M. Targoviste took on undefeated leader Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul. The team around coach Ferhat Akbas had a chance to secure a spot in #CLVolleyW quarterfinals. All they needed were three points to their name in the standings. However, at Sports Hall Targoviste, the home team played bold, not allowing Eczacibasi to run away with the score. Targoviste impressed with their efforts in block (5 stuffs in the opener), including a great performance from Mira Todorova - 3 winning blocks. But their own mistakes (10-5) made a difference in favour of Eczacibasi, who from 18-18 managed to build a slight advantage that let them win the set. Tijana Boskovic, with 60% of success in attack, was a top scorer, having 7 points to her name.

The second set from the beginning was dominated by Eczacibasi, who took an early 8-4 lead. With 58% of success in attack and solid receptions (54%) they kept improving the gap to outclass their rivals, closing the set at 25-14.

Eczacibasi was caught napping in the third set. Targoviste, who had nothing to lose, took a 10-6 lead. It was a cold shower for the Turkish team. They immediately made up the gap at 11-11 and the game was continued on a point-by-point basis until 18-18, when Eczacibasi scored three consecutive points and prevailed in the decisive part.

Tijana Boskovic was a top scorer and MVP with 18 points to her name, including 15 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace and 60% in attack. On the Targoviste's side Mira Todorova and Ana Bielica scored 8 points apiece.