Review | Ricardo Pepi shares record with Ronaldo and Agüero
PSV secured a crucial point against Olympiacos FC in the final moments of the match, thanks to a late goal by Ricardo Pepi. At the intense Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Peter Bosz's team struggled against a persistent and well-organized Olympiacos side, but Pepi’s equalizer in injury time brought relief.
Match Overview
PSV faced a tough night in Athens. Unlike their previous UEFA Champions League match against SSC Napoli, which was fluid and dynamic, PSV found it hard to create clear opportunities this time. Olympiacos applied strong pressure and quickly shifted gears on losing the ball, limiting PSV’s offensive threat.
Despite the challenge, PSV showed determination. In the 93rd minute, Ricardo Pepi capitalized on a chance and earned his team a valuable point. Currently, PSV holds 17th place in the UEFA Champions League rankings.
Ricardo Pepi’s Impact
This goal was Pepi’s fifth in the UEFA Champions League and his second this season. His contributions remain notable as he has scored important goals despite not starting matches. Pepi scored against Napoli, Fortuna Sittard, and now Olympiacos without being in the starting lineup.
“For Ricardo, it is his third result-changing goal in extra time of a UCL game. This makes him the record holder along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Agüero.”
Milestones for Mauro Júnior and Ivan Perišić
Additionally, Mauro Júnior and Ivan Perišić reached significant personal milestones during this match, adding to PSV's memorable night in Athens.
Author's summary: Ricardo Pepi’s late equalizer highlights his clutch talent, earning him a shared record with Ronaldo and Agüero while PSV battles to climb UEFA rankings.