Ricardo Pepi Scores Late Equalizer for PSV in Champions League
Ricardo Pepi once again impacted the game off the bench, scoring a stoppage-time goal to help PSV secure a 1-1 draw against Olympiacos on Tuesday. This vital goal gave PSV a valuable Champions League point.
Match Details and Impact
The goal came in the 93rd minute when PSV was trailing 1-0 and facing defeat. A late free kick provided PSV a lifeline; although the initial shot was blocked, the ball fell to Pepi who scored with a first-time finish. With this draw, PSV now has five points after four group stage games.
Pepi’s Performance and Historical Significance
- Pepi has scored three goals in his last four matches despite only playing a total of 75 minutes.
- He has been clutch for PSV, consistently making an impact late in games.
- According to Opta, Pepi’s goal was his third stoppage-time, result-changing goal in Champions League matches.
- Only Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero have matched this feat in Champions League history.
"Pepi's goal was his third result-changing goal in stoppage time of a Champions League match. Only two other players in history have scored as many: Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero."
So far this season, Pepi has scored three goals overall, including two in the Champions League. His previous Champions League goal was against Napoli during a brief six-minute appearance in which he also provided an assist.
Author's Summary
Ricardo Pepi continues to prove his value for PSV, delivering clutch late goals that place him alongside Champions League legends Ronaldo and Aguero in a rare feat.