Suwon FC and Gwangju FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Korean Cup match on May 14, 2025, forcing the tie to be decided by a penalty shootout. The closely matched encounter saw both K League 1 teams cancel each other out over ninety minutes of regulation time. Suwon FC took the lead in the first half, showcasing effective counter-attacking play. Gwangju FC fought back after the break, finding an equalizer to set up a grandstand finish. Neither side could find a winner in normal time, leading to the drama of penalties to determine who would progress to the next round. The shootout outcome would have been a tense affair, with one team's cup dreams ending in heartbreak. The match was a classic example of the fine margins that define cup competitions.