CSO Plopeni secured a narrow 2-1 away victory over CS Paulesti to advance in the Romanian Cup. The visitors showed resilience to come from behind and win a tight cup tie on the road. CS Paulesti, playing at home, took a surprise lead in the first half and looked capable of causing an upset. However, CSO Plopeni regrouped at halftime and equalized early in the second period to shift the momentum. The winning goal came in the final twenty minutes, a well-worked move that broke Paulesti's resistance. This comeback victory demonstrates CSO Plopeni's cup pedigree and sends them through to the next round, while CS Paulesti exits the competition despite a valiant effort. The Plopeni manager praised his team's character to fight back in a difficult away environment.