Storm blank Concordia-Moorhead to secure second victory of 2024

LINCOLN, Neb. - A penalty kick goal right before halftime from Ronaldo Ordaz proved to be the difference maker in the Storm's 1-0 victory over Concordia-Moorhead on Saturday.

Playing at a neutral site in Lincoln, Nebraska, Simpson captured their second win of the season behind a stellar defense and offensive attack centered around Ordaz. Ordaz captured his second goal of the season, connecting on a penalty kick in the 43rd minute. The Storm defense remained stout, limiting Concordia-Moorhead to only eight shots, with keepers Mason Chaplin and Arya Nowroozi combining for three saves and a clean sheet.

GOAL SUMMARY

• After a failed clearance by Concordia-Moorhead, Tim Sedlock was fouled inside the box going for a ball in the corner. The Storm were awarded the penalty kick, and turned to Ordaz who faked the keeper left before striking to the bottom right corner to put Simpson on the board 1-0.

TOP PERFORMERS

• Ordaz: eight shots, three shots-on-goal, one goal
• Chaplin: two saves, 45 minutes
• Nowroozi: one save, 45 minutes

NOTABLES

• Ordaz's goal was the second of the season, and 23rd of his career.
• Both of the Storm's victories have come with a clean sheet.
• The Storm's 15 shots match a season-high, set in the opener against Augustana.
• Ordaz's eight shots marked the most in a single game since last year's season opener where he also recorded eight shots against Augustana on Sept. 1, 2023.

UP NEXT
The Storm continued their roadstand in Nebraska, taking on Colorado College on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 am.