Sporting Liesti secured a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Petrolul Ploiesti II in a Romanian Liga III fixture on December 12, 2025. The result was a testament to Liesti's determination, as they came from behind or held their nerve to claim all three points against the reserve side of a historic club. The match was closely contested, with Petrolul II taking an early lead to put the visitors under pressure. However, Sporting Liesti showed great character to fight back, equalizing before halftime. The second half saw Liesti complete the turnaround, scoring what proved to be the winning goal to secure a vital victory on the road. For Petrolul Ploiesti's second team, it was a missed opportunity to gain points at home, while Sporting Liesti's win strengthens their position in the league table.