Metalurgistul Cugir and Universitatea Alba Iulia played to a 1-1 draw in the Romanian Cup on July 30, 2025, a result that sent the tie to a penalty shootout to determine who would advance. After a hard-fought ninety minutes, the teams could not be separated, setting up a tense conclusion from the spot. Metalurgistul Cugir took the lead early in the match, putting the visitors under pressure. However, Universitatea Alba Iulia demonstrated their resilience, fighting back to score an equalizer in the second half and force the match into extra time. With no further goals in the additional thirty minutes, the match was decided by penalties. The shootout drama saw one team hold their nerve to progress to the next round, while the other faced cup elimination in the cruelest fashion, ending a valiant effort from both sides.