Review: Ricardo Pepi Shares Record with Ronaldo and Agüero
PSV secured a crucial point against Olympiacos FC with a late goal from Ricardo Pepi in the final moments of the match. At the intense Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Peter Bosz's team faced a tough challenge from a determined and well-organized Olympiacos. Despite the difficulties, Pepi scored the equalizer during injury time.
Match Context and Team Performance
PSV struggled throughout the game in Athens. Unlike their previous UEFA Champions League match against SSC Napoli, which was fluid and dynamic, they found it hard to create clear opportunities this time. Olympiacos applied constant pressure and quickly transitioned when possession was lost, limiting PSV's chances to threaten.
Despite this, PSV remained resilient, with Pepi's goal in the 93rd minute earning them a valuable draw. This result places PSV 17th in the current UCL rankings.
Player Milestones
- Mauro Júnior and Ivan Perišić reached significant milestones in their PSV careers during this match.
- Ricardo Pepi scored his fifth UEFA Champions League goal and his second of the season.
Ricardo Pepi’s Impact
Pepi's contributions remain exceptional. Although he did not start the match, he scored against Napoli, Fortuna Sittard, and now Olympiacos, consistently changing the game when it matters most.
Ricardo Pepi's third goal in injury time of a UCL game ties him for the record with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Agüero.
This underlines Pepi’s unique ability to deliver crucial late goals for PSV in the Champions League.
Author's summary: Ricardo Pepi’s late goal secured a vital draw for PSV against Olympiacos and matched the record of legendary players Ronaldo and Agüero in Champions League injury-time goals.