The Slovenians of Maribor were going into their Leg 5 match against Lokomotiv failing to win a set in any of their previous Pool B matches but still hopeful they can achieve that and maybe more with the help of their home crowd.

It was a balanced start to the game, with both teams displaying solid defenses and a good sense of areas where the attacks would be more fruitful. However, the Russians from Kaliningrad showed maturity in their match and took the decisive moments at the end of every set into their own hands and thus taking a deserved win.

One thing is for sure, it was a great volleyball match for any neutral supporters watching and Maribor will now look to break the loosing streak int heir last encounter of Round 4.

Radovan Gačič, coach Nova KBM Branik Maribor: "The expected match was won by the guests who, at the beginning of this year's Champions League, were one of the favorites in our group B. We will now prepare in peace for our last game against Scandicci and, of course, our home championship. "

Bojana Drca, setter of Lokomotiv Kaliningrad: "Expected victory with 3: 0, which is the most important for us. Above all, we respected the tactical ideas we were given before the game. The chances of promotion to the Champions League are very small, but we will use these Champions League matches as preparations for our home championship."