Mokra Gora and FAP could not be separated in normal play as their Serbian Cup tie finished 0-0 on 2 September 2026. With the match level after a tense 90 minutes, the two teams faced the familiar drama of a penalty shootout to decide which side would move into the next round.

Defences on top in cagey cup clash

In a match where the stakes were high and the margins were small, clear-cut chances were at a premium. Mokra Gora enjoyed spells of possession in front of their home crowd, but FAP’s disciplined defensive shape made life difficult for the hosts. Whenever a gap appeared, the visitors’ back line was quick to close it down and force the play wide.

FAP, meanwhile, looked to hit on the counter-attack and had one or two half-openings of their own. Yet neither goalkeeper was truly beaten, with both sets of players struggling to add quality in the final third. As the clock wound down, the game became increasingly tense, with both sides aware that a single mistake could end their cup run.

Cup-tie drama from the penalty spot

With the scoreline stubbornly stuck at 0-0, the Serbian Cup tie had to be settled from 12 yards. Cup football rarely gets tighter than that, and both Mokra Gora and FAP knew that one missed kick could prove decisive.

For neutral observers, it was another reminder of why knockout competition is so special — no matter how equal the teams are over 90 minutes, someone has to walk away and someone has to go home. The goalless draw may not have been full of attacking flair, but it was intense, competitive and ultimately decided by nerve.