Ricardo Pepi Scores Late Equalizer for PSV in Champions League
Ricardo Pepi once again made a significant impact off the bench, scoring a stoppage-time equalizer for PSV against Olympiacos on Tuesday. His goal secured a crucial point in the Champions League, marking his third goal in four games across all competitions despite playing just 75 minutes in total.
Match Details and Goal Description
PSV trailed 1-0 and looked headed for a defeat in the Champions League when a late free kick offered them a chance. The initial ball into the box was blocked, but the rebound fell to Pepi, who calmly finished first-time in the 93rd minute to level the score and earn a 1-1 draw.
PSV’s Standings and Pepi’s Impact
- PSV has accumulated five points from four Champions League games.
- After this draw, PSV ranks 17th midway through Matchday Four in Europe’s premier competition.
- Pepi has been a clutch player throughout his time with PSV.
Pepi Joins an Elite Group with Historic Champions League Goals
According to Opta, Pepi’s goal was his third stoppage-time, result-changing goal in the Champions League. Only two other players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero, have scored as many in the history of the tournament.
"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."
This season, Pepi has scored three goals overall, including two in the Champions League. One of his previous key moments was scoring and assisting during a six-minute cameo against Napoli.
Author’s Summary
Ricardo Pepi continues to prove himself as a decisive player by matching legends with multiple clutch Champions League goals in limited playing time.