Led by Kuzmonovski and Andjelic, the visitors from Macedonia pulled in front 15-13 going into the interval. Fighting back with a series of goals from Özbahar and Döne, Beşiktaş Mogaz HT managed to gain a 21-19 lead at the 40th-minute mark, and forced a Metalurg time-out. While Ilıc kept the Macedonians close, the Black Eagles refused to give up their advantage as they put together a late rally to come away with a hard-earned three-goal victory.