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Comets Clinch Playoff Spot

February 24, 2013 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Kansas City Comets News Release


INDEPENDENCE, MO - The Comets began this weekend simply needing a win to clinch their spot in the Major Indoor Soccer League's post-season tournament. They got that win tonight behind the strength of two incredible three-point goals from Brian Harris and a pair of scores from Mads Falck. The 15-11 win also clinched the I-35 Rivalry Series, sponsored by Independence Tourism, for the second straight season.

Coming off a disappointing loss two days ago, Missouri dug themselves into another hole in the 1st quarter. In the span of two minutes, Freddy Moojen netted two scores and Daniel Villegas put in another for a 6-0 Wings lead at the end of the quarter.

Brian Harris took matters into his own hand as the second quarter began. He collected a distribution from goalkeeper Danny Waltman and went the length of the floor, scoring a three point goal only 34 seconds into the period. Jeff Hughes took a pass from Vahid Assadpour a minute later and scored into the far corner to get the Comets within three points, 8-5. Harris scored his second three-point goal from the yellow line, absolutely burying the shot past the outstretched hands of Wichita goalkeeper, Sanaldo. The second quarter saw a complete turnaround for the Comets, going in losing 6-0, they went to halftime leading 8-6.

Wichita began the second half with reserve goalkeeper Nicholas Martinez replacing Sanaldo. Wings forward, Andrew Hoxie, had the only goal of the third period, tying the game at eight and setting up an exciting fourth quarter. 4,239 fans were in attendance tonight and all of them were on the edge of their seats to see how the final frame would turn out. Missouri needed a victory to solidify their playoff standings and Wichita needed a win to build on as they head into the offseason.

Defender Victor Quiroz scored less than thirty seconds into the quarter to briefly put Wichita ahead 11-8, but Hughes and Falck each found the net for the Comets to put the team ahead 12-11. Falck won a footrace down the sideline against the Wings' sixth attacker in the final three minutes to ice the game with his second goal of the night and give the Comets a 15-11 victory.

The Comets finish the regular season on Wednesday, February 27th at Chicago's Sears Centre as they look for revenge from the Chicago Soul. Game time is at 7:00pm and can be seen on MISLNation.com. Missouri will play at home in the Semi-Final Series of the MISL Playoffs on March 7th at 7:35pm. Fans can call 855.4KC.GOAL on Monday, February 25th at 10:00am for information and tickets.

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