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Set moves neck-to-neck, until at 6-6 Russian setter Kobzar's second touch spike and ace took Russia to lead 6-8.

The Dutch catched their breath on time-outs in 6-9 and 8 - 14, but they couldn't figure out how to pass Russia's tall blockers. Russia takes the set like a storm 13 - 25. Egor Kliuka on fire with 8 points.

The second set held great rallies from both teams and leader changed several times. Seemed like The Netherlands got fighting spirit back and took 7 - 4 lead, but Russia recovered with 5 consecutive points and forced The Netherlands to a time-out at 7 - 9. Then the Dutch team got back in the game and with the help of strong serves and took the lead again forcing Russia to time-outs at 15 - 11 and 18 - 12. Russia started the chase too late, and finally Nimir's super spike finished the roller coaster set to The Netherlands 25 - 19.

In third set Russia took back control. The Netherlands' time-outs at 3 - 7 and 10 - 16 had the wanted effect, and the Dutch team started their chase and forced Russia to take a break at 17 - 20. Russia keeps their cool and Kliuka ends set to Russia 21-25.

In fourth set Russia continued with the same pace where previous set ended. But the Netherlands rose to the occasion and the set was an even battle until 18-18. That's when the Dutch took 2 point lead and forced Russia to a time-out. Opposite Nimir was the man of the hour especially at the last rallies of the set. The Netherlands won 25 - 21.The stakes and emotions were high in the thriller fifth set.

The Netherlands' time-out at 2 - 5 turned the tables and forced Russia to take a time out at 7- 8. Russia played strong and The Netherlands lost with the closest possible margin 13 - 15. Kliuka, 20 points, and Volkov , 21 points, were Russia's key assets through-out the whole game. Nimir scored an whopping total of 32 points.