The Comets fell behind early, 21 minutes into the contest, when the Otters scored on a corner kick goal by Nick Flugstad, initiated by Jose Rodriguez.  With time running out in the first half, Abram Ness attacked up the right side for the Comets.  He turned the corner at the goal line toward the net and placed a perfect pass into the Otter box.  Gabe Swedenburg was there for the one touch goal to tie the game with two seconds left in the half!

Four minutes into the second half, the Otters took the lead again, off a corner kick that the Comets were unable to clear.  The following flurry in front of the Comet net resulted in a goal for Shane Zierden, putting the Otters up 2-1.  At the 48 minute mark, Comet midfielder, Nathan Aanes placed a perfect corner kick to the far post.  Simon Kleven was there for the header goal.  With three minutes left in the contest, Jiun Moon attacked for the Comets up the right side of the field and placed the ball in the middle to Simon Kleven.  Simon placed a pass into the box where Gabe Swedenburg was.  Gabe pushed a hard shot near post for the go ahead goal.  Comet Keepers Steffen Synnevaag and Soren Floden tag teamed for the Comet win.

The Comets saw great defensive efforts from stopper Simon Davidson, Matthew Knutson, and sweeper Cole Peterson, holding the Otters to just six shots on goal.  “The Comets also did great in creating several scoring opportunities in the second half,” noted Coach Jensen.  “It was disappointing that they were not able to finish on several opportunities.  It was great winning our home opener on our new Danielson Field!”  

The Comets now 2-1, face off against Crookston, Thursday at home.

Fergus Falls will play Monday at St. Cloud Tech.