The report says Robert Polier gave Ottawa an early lead from a corner, allowing the Pirates to play with the advantage that had eluded them in several recent close contests.
Ottawa reportedly controlled much of the attacking play, while Morris goalkeeper Grady Jensen kept his side in contention with a series of important saves. The Warriors improved after the interval, but the visitors could not find the finish needed to change the game.
For Ottawa, the clean sheet mattered almost as much as the goals. After repeatedly falling short by a single goal or in penalty shootouts, protecting the lead offered a different kind of test-and a valuable response.
Aleixo Fernandez had reportedly missed a breakaway opportunity when his first effort struck the post. The senior midfielder did not allow that moment to define his evening.
The report quotes Fernandez saying: “It felt amazing to get a second chance and put one in after I missed a wide-open shot. We knew that one goal wasn't going to be enough.”
He eventually sealed the result with a late finish, giving Ottawa the breathing room its performance deserved and ensuring Morris could not turn pressure into an equaliser.
Ottawa coach Greg Hughes reportedly pointed to the narrow margins that had gone against his team, saying: “In our four conference losses, they have either been by a goal or in penalty kicks.”
Valdivia, meanwhile, praised Morris’s defensive effort but identified the central problem: “We have to be able to figure out ways to score.”
The next conference fixtures will show whether Ottawa can build momentum from this breakthrough, while Morris must find more attacking conviction before another competitive display ends without points.