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Alex Labidou

Watch: USMNT's Ricardo Pepi assists and scores for PSV in opening 45 minutes against Liverpool in the Champions League league phase finale

Pepi made the most of a rare start, giving the Premier League leaders fits in the opening 45 minutes

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  • Pepi assists, scores against Liverpool in first half
  • PSV took 3-2 at halftime over Liverpool
  • PSV trying to advance to knockout stage
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    PSV made headlines when Peter Bosz announced Ricardo Pepi would get a rare start in the Champions League against Premier League-leading Liverpool on Wednesday. The American striker did not disappoint.

    Pepi, 22, assisted PSV's Johan Bakayoko for the club's opening goal, a 35th-minute equalizer after Liverpool scored the first goal of the match on a penalty by Cody Gakpo in the 28th minute. Pepi would add a goal just seconds before the halftime break, scoring on a flick to put the team ahead 3-2.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Pepi continues to build on an impressive breakout campaign in his second season at the club. When he plays extended minutes, he tends to score and he's second in Eredivisie scoring 11 goals despite making just five starts. It should be noted Arne Slot decided to play his B squad in this encounter, but it shouldn't take away from Pepi's overall performance.

    Pepi's rise has seen him linked with a move abroad, but PSV insist he's going nowhere.

  • WHAT NEXT FOR PSV?

    Following the Champions League league phase finale, PSV will travel to face NEC on Feb. 1.