CS Soimii Lipova caused an upset by defeating Pascani 2-1 away from home in the Romanian Cup on August 13, 2025, in a 22:30 kick-off. The victory sends the lower-league side through to the next round at the expense of their higher-ranked opponents. Pascani, playing at home, were expected to control the tie but found Soimii Lipova to be dangerous on the counter-attack. The visitors took a surprise lead and, despite Pascani equalizing, showed tremendous character to score a late winner and secure a famous victory. This result embodies the unpredictable nature of cup football, where determination and tactical discipline can triumph over perceived pedigree on any given day.