VV Utrecht, which is first and has been certain of participation in the championship group for some time, got off to a slow start. The first set was narrowly won 23-25 against the number seven in the ranking. The second set also went to the team from Utrecht in 23-25. The difference was bigger in the last set. In it it became 17-25 for the team of coach Ali Moghadassian, who was also named trainer of the year at the Utrecht Sports Gala last night.