Review | Ricardo Pepi Shares Record with Ronaldo and Agüero
PSV secured a crucial point against Olympiacos FC in the closing moments thanks to a late goal by Ricardo Pepi. At the intense Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Peter Bosz's team struggled for much of the match against a fierce and well-organized Olympiacos. However, Pepi delivered the equalizer in injury time, rescuing the draw.
Additionally, Mauro Júnior and Ivan Perišić reached noteworthy milestones in their PSV careers during the game.
PSV's Difficult Night in Athens
Unlike their smooth and dynamic performance in the previous UEFA Champions League match against SSC Napoli, PSV found it hard to create clear chances this time. Olympiacos applied intense pressure and quickly shifted gears upon losing possession, limiting PSV's attacking potential. Despite these challenges, PSV showed resilience.
Ricardo Pepi's Impactful Performance
In the 93rd minute, Ricardo Pepi stood at the perfect spot to secure a valuable point for PSV. This goal was Pepi's fifth in the UEFA Champions League and his second this season.
Pepi scored against Napoli, Fortuna Sittard, and now Olympiacos without starting the match, highlighting his impact off the bench.
This was Pepi's third goal in stoppage time during a UCL match, tying him for a record alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Agüero.
Current UEFA Champions League Standing
With this result, PSV currently holds 17th place in the UEFA Champions League rankings.
Author's Summary
Ricardo Pepi's late goal secured a vital Champions League point for PSV and established a unique record shared with Ronaldo and Agüero.