Hearts at risk but a victory for Isernia in its opening game of the season. It ended 3-2 over Gela, giving the hosts its first two points. Gela had gone 5-3 up in the decisive set before Isernia tied it at 7 apiece. Sabbi took his team 12-9 up but Gela did not give up and came back within 1 at 14-13. Isernia eventually had the last word on a block.