MILLIGAN COLLEGE, Tenn. (Aug. 29, 2018) â€" Roberto Fernandez Garrido scored two goals on four shots to propel Milligan College (1-0) to a 4-0 victory over University of Pikeville (0-2) in their season opener Wednesday night at Anglin Field.

The Buffaloes controlled the pace of the game throughout, never letting Pikeville put together a solid offensive attack.

The victory marks first year head coach David Lilly's first career win at Milligan.

"I thought we played really well in the first 20 minutes and created some good chances, but Pikeville made it difficult for us and we couldn't capitalize on the chances we had," said Lilly. "In the second half, I thought the guys came out with a lot of energy. I am delighted with the clean sheet and that we scored four great goals. We have some tough games coming up so we can't get too high on this win. We have to stay focused and get ready for Saturday."

MILLIGAN'S STRONG SECOND HALF
After a first half that saw neither team score, the Buffaloes offensive attack came to life in the second. After Pikeville committed a foul in the box, Garrido put Milligan on the board with a penalty shot in the 50th minute.

Garrido followed with his second goal of the match less than two minutes later on a beautiful assist from Harry Griffin to put Milligan up 2-0.

In the 60th minute, Griffin sent a nice cross from the right side of the pitch to Garrido, who then found Robell Habte for the Buffs third goal of the match. Jordan Burch would cap off the scoring for the Buffs as he navigated his way through two defenders and threaded a shot by the near post to make it 4-0.

TOTALS
Overall, Milligan outshot the Bears 14 to six, including seven shots on frame. Keeper Luke Dove recorded a clean sheet with four saves in his first career start in the net. Griffin orchestrated several of the Buffalo attacks posting two assists on the night. Joel Dominguez finished second on the team in shots with three, including two that were on goal.

Eric Bernabue Domingo led Pikeville in shots with four and two on goal.

UP NEXT
Milligan will be back in action this Saturday at Anglin Field when they host Siena Heights University at 7 p.m. After Saturday, the Buffs will be on the road for their next two matches facing off against Emory & Henry College Tuesday, Sept. 4, and Tennessee Wesleyan Saturday, Sept. 8, for their Appalachian Athletic Conference opener.

ðŸ"·: Robert Kell, Creative Story Visuals