In a tightly contested Europe Basketball Championship qualifier on July 22, Slovakia Republic edged past Romania with a 69-65 road victory. The Slovakian team showed resilience to overcome a tough Romanian side in a game that went down to the final possessions. Romania held a narrow lead for parts of the contest, fueled by their home crowd, but Slovakia Republic remained composed in the clutch. The fourth quarter saw several lead changes before Slovakia executed better in the final minutes, securing key stops and making critical free throws to seal the win. This hard-fought away triumph was a significant result for Slovakia's campaign, demonstrating their ability to win close games on the road. For Romania, it was a painful defeat in a match they felt was within their grasp.