Men's Soccer

Pillari Twins Fuel Victory in MAC Commonwealth Opener

Box Score

FREDERICK, Md. - Senior twins Juliano Pillari and Christiano Pillari combined for six points to lead Hood College to a 3-1 victory over Albright in the Blazers' Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth opener. 

Inside the Box Score

Match Recap

  • The two sides were scoreless until Juliano Pillari scored in the 35th minute off a 50-yard rope from Hirvin Polanco
  • The twins connected on Hood's second goal in the 59th minute. Christiano Pillari crossed the ball to the back post, where Juliano Pillari finished to make it 2-0. 
  • A corner kick by Christiano Pillari in the 67th minute found Demich for the Blazers' third goal of the day. 
  • The Lions scored at the end of the 83rd minute for their only tally of the day. 

Notes

  • Demich's goal, the 45th of his career, gave the senior 99 career points. 
  • Juliano Pillari moved into sole possession of fifth place on Hood's all-time list with 37 points. 
  • Hood's 7-2 start matches last year's team for the second fastest start in school history. 
  • Billy Mullen made nine saves for Albright.
  • The Lions are 2-6-2 overall and 0-1. 
  • The game was the MAC Commonwealth opener for both sides. 

Up Next 

The Blazers travel to Stevenson on October 5. 

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Players Mentioned

Danny Castillo

#30 Danny Castillo

GK
6' 1"
First Year
Drew Demich

#8 Drew Demich

F
6' 0"
Senior
Christiano Pillari

#4 Christiano Pillari

M
5' 8"
Senior
Juliano Pillari

#7 Juliano Pillari

M
5' 7"
Senior
Hirvin Polanco

#26 Hirvin Polanco

D
5' 8"
First Year

Players Mentioned

Danny Castillo

#30 Danny Castillo

6' 1"
First Year
GK
Drew Demich

#8 Drew Demich

6' 0"
Senior
F
Christiano Pillari

#4 Christiano Pillari

5' 8"
Senior
M
Juliano Pillari

#7 Juliano Pillari

5' 7"
Senior
M
Hirvin Polanco

#26 Hirvin Polanco

5' 8"
First Year
D