Sloven Ruma and Kabel Novi Sad played out a competitive 1-1 draw in the Serbian Cup on 2 September 2026, leaving everything to be decided from the penalty spot. Both sides had their moments in an even contest, but neither could find the winning goal that would have put the tie to bed in regular time.

Even opener keeps both sides alive

The match began with both teams eager to impose themselves. Sloven Ruma, playing in front of their own supporters, looked confident from the first whistle and created several promising situations. Their efforts were rewarded when they found the back of the net to take the lead, giving the home side a platform on which to build.

Kabel Novi Sad, however, have plenty of cup pedigree and were not about to fold quietly. The visitors responded by increasing their tempo and pressing Sloven Ruma higher up the pitch. They eventually got the equaliser their second-half performance deserved, ensuring that the game would not be settled without further drama.

Nerves and concentration to the fore

After the equaliser, both teams became more cautious. Attackers began running out of ideas against organised defences, and the midfield battle became increasingly scrappy. Sloven Ruma pushed forward late on in search of a winner, while Kabel Novi Sad remained dangerous on the break, but the score remained 1-1 at the final whistle.

The result set up a tense shootout, with a place in the next round of the Serbian Cup on the line. For Sloven Ruma and Kabel Novi Sad, the long walk to the penalty spot would now decide who advanced — and who could only look back on what might have been.