Review: Ricardo Pepi Shares Record with Ronaldo and Agüero
PSV earned a crucial point against Olympiacos FC in the dying moments of the match, thanks to a late goal by Ricardo Pepi. At the vibrant Georgios Karaiskákis Stadium, Peter Bosz’s side struggled for much of the game against a tough and disciplined Greek team, but Pepi’s equalizer in stoppage time rescued them.
Mauro Júnior and Ivan Perišić also achieved notable career milestones during this match, marking another memorable evening in their PSV journeys. The team had a tougher night in Athens compared to their confident performance against SSC Napoli in their previous UEFA Champions League appearance. Olympiacos applied constant pressure and quickly shifted tactics after every turnover, leaving PSV with few real scoring opportunities.
Ricardo Pepi’s Decisive Impact
Despite the challenges, PSV showed remarkable perseverance. In the 93rd minute, Pepi found himself perfectly positioned to score and secure a vital point for his team. This result leaves PSV currently ranked 17th in the UEFA Champions League standings.
“Ricardo Pepi scored his fifth goal in the UEFA Champions League and his second of this season.”
The American forward has a unique record—each of his goals came from substitute appearances, including strikes against Napoli, Fortuna Sittard, and now Olympiacos. It was also his third goal scored in extra time that directly influenced the outcome of a UCL match, placing him alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Agüero as joint record holders for such feats.
Author’s Summary
Ricardo Pepi’s dramatic injury-time goal earned PSV a crucial draw and secured his place in UEFA history alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Agüero.