PSV was staring a disappointing UEFA Champions League defeat within the face till Ricardo Pepi got here off the bench to rescue one level for Peter Bosz’s squad.
Pepi delivered a 93rd minute equalizer in Greece as PSV tied Olympiakos 1-1 in UCL play on Tuesday. The American striker got here off the bench and netted his fifth objective of the season in all competitions.
Gelson Martins boosted the Greek hosts in entrance 1-0 after 17 minutes, giving them a lead that they’d maintain till second-half stoppage time.
Nonetheless, Pepi would have the ultimate say within the match, ending off a unfastened ball within the field for a late tying objective. A PSV free kick deflected in the direction of Pepi’s path and the previous MLS product volleyed residence the rebound for his third objective in his final 4 appearances.
Second-place PSV will resume Eredivisie play on Sunday in opposition to AZ Alkmaar earlier than heading into the November worldwide break.
Pepi will hope his identify is on Mauricio Pochettino’s November USMNT roster forward of friendlies in opposition to Paraguay and Uruguay later this month.