Downs scores last minute goal to clinch critical 2-1 victory

INDIANOLA, Iowa – With just a minute and change left on the clock, Tate Downs delivered the critical game-winning goal to lift Simpson to a 2-1 victory over Dubuque on Wednesday night.

Mitchell Dickson fired off a shot from just eight yards out that was blocked but ricocheted right back to him in the 89th minute. Dickson connected with Downs on the near side, who was wide open, and the sophomore timed his first career goal perfectly, scoring to seal the 2-1 victory.

Simpson (7-7-2, 3-2-1 A-R-C) got on the board first when Ronaldo Ordaz connected on his team-leading eighth goal of the season in the 23rd minute. The win marks the third in the last four matches for the Storm, and their third straight at home.

GOAL SUMMARY

• In the 23rd minute, Mitchell Dickson worked the ball down the near sideline before crossing the ball to the top of the box, finding Ronaldo Ordaz, who connected to the lower left post for his eighth goal of the season.
• After a foul was called on the Storm in their own box, Dubuque (4-10-2, 1-4-1 A-R-C) tied the match with a penalty kick in the 34th minute.
• Less than two minutes on the clock, the Storm put the pressure on Dubuque's back line when Dickson dribbled into the middle of the box and struck with a shot on frame. The shot bounced back to Dickson, who found his open teammate Downs by the near post, who scored the game-winning goal easily.

NOTES

• The goal for Tate Downs was the first of his career, playing in his 34th match tonight.
• Ronaldo Ordaz collected his team-leading eighth goal of the season, and his 17th point of the season.
• Mitchell Dickson was credited for two assists, and became the team leader in assists with six on the year.
• Mason Chaplin went the full 90 minutes in goal, recording four saves on five shots.
• Simpson outshot Dubuque 18 to 8, with 13 coming on goal.
• The Storm have won three straight home matches, including wins over Buena Vista, Loras, and now Dubuque, marking the longest home win streak since 2022.

UP NEXT
Simpson travels to Wartburg for their final regular season road match on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 3:30 p.m.