CS Avantul Periam and ACS Progresul Pecica played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Romanian Cup on July 30, 2025. The tightly contested match means the tie will be decided by a penalty shootout or a replay, as neither side could find a winner in regular time of this domestic cup fixture. Progresul Pecica started strongly, taking an early lead, but Avantul Periam fought back to equalize before halftime. The second half saw the visitors retake the lead, putting them on the brink of progression, only for the home side to score a dramatic late equalizer in stoppage time to force the draw. The match was a classic cup tie with momentum swings and late drama, reflecting the high stakes of the competition. Both teams will feel they had chances to win it, setting up a tense conclusion to the fixture in the subsequent deciding match.