Sighetu Marmatiei and CSM Satu Mare drew 2-2 in an entertaining Romanian Cup clash on August 13, 2025, meaning the tie will be decided by a penalty shootout. The high-scoring draw featured end-to-end action, with both teams showing attacking intent from the outset at Sighetu's home ground. The key moment was a late equalizer, likely from Satu Mare, to force the draw and send the match to penalties, capping a dramatic finale. The match process saw the lead change hands, with Sighetu Marmatiei scoring first, Satu Mare hitting back to go ahead, and then the home side leveling again to set up the grandstand finish. The focus point will now be the shootout, where composure under pressure will determine which team advances to the next round. The result leaves both teams' league positions unchanged but extends their cup involvement for at least the duration of the shootout. Post-match, both managers would have expressed pride in their teams' attacking display but acknowledged the lottery that now awaits. The lineups featured attacking players who were on the scoresheet, but it will be the penalty takers who become the heroes or villains.