VIDEO: USMNT Star Ricardo Pepi Matches Ronaldo and Aguero with Late Champions League Goal for PSV
Ricardo Pepi once again made a significant impact off the bench, scoring a stoppage-time equalizer for PSV against Olympiacos on Tuesday to secure a vital point in the Champions League.
This goal marked Pepi's third in four matches across all competitions, despite totaling only 75 minutes of playing time. With this result, PSV now have five points after four UEFA Champions League games.
Late Goal Secures Crucial Point
The decisive moment came in the 93rd minute. PSV were trailing 1-0 and appeared headed for defeat. However, a late free kick gave them a chance. The initial attempt was blocked, but the ball fell to Pepi, who calmly finished with a first-time shot to level the score 1-1.
Thanks to this draw, PSV currently sit 17th midway through Matchday Four in Europe’s top club tournament.
Pepi Joins Elite Company
Throughout his time with PSV, Pepi has repeatedly shown his clutch ability. His latest decisive goal puts him alongside some of football’s most famous stars. According to Opta, this was Pepi’s third stoppage-time, result-changing goal in the Champions League.
“Only two other players in history have scored as many: Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero.”
This season, Pepi has scored three goals total, including two in the Champions League. His previous remarkable performance came against Napoli, where he made a six-minute cameo producing a goal and an assist.
Author's Summary
Ricardo Pepi continues to prove his value for PSV with critical late goals in the Champions League, joining elite company with Ronaldo and Aguero for stoppage-time match-winners.