Review: Ricardo Pepi Shares Record with Ronaldo and Agüero
PSV secured an important point against Olympiacos FC with a last-minute goal by Ricardo Pepi in Athens. Despite a tough match at the Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, PSV managed to equalize in injury time.
Match Overview
Peter Bosz's PSV faced a fierce and well-organized Olympiacos side that applied intense pressure and quickly transitioned when losing possession. Unlike their previous smooth and dynamic game against SSC Napoli, PSV struggled to create clear chances and rarely threatened Olympiacos' defense. However, the team demonstrated great resilience, with Pepi scoring in the 93rd minute to secure a valuable draw.
Player Milestones
- Mauro Júnior and Ivan Perišić reached notable milestones in their PSV careers during this match.
- Ricardo Pepi scored his fifth UEFA Champions League goal and his second this season.
Ricardo Pepi's Record
Pepi has become a standout for his impact off the bench, netting goals against Napoli, Fortuna Sittard, and Olympiacos without starting matches. Notably, this was his third UCL goal scored in extra time that changed the result.
Ricardo Pepi now shares the record for most extra-time result-changing goals in the UEFA Champions League with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Agüero.
Current Standings
Thanks to this point, PSV currently ranks 17th in the UEFA Champions League standings.
Author's summary: Ricardo Pepi's late equalizer against Olympiacos highlights his clutch scoring ability, tying him with Ronaldo and Agüero for extra-time goals in the Champions League.