The Blue Statement · Apr 17, 2022
Comets edge Tropics in game one of semifinal bout
Game one of the Ron Newman Cup semifinals between the Kansas City Comets and Florida Tropics had the feeling of a true heavyweight bout. After four lead changes, the Comets held on for the 8-7 win on Saturday evening at Cable Dahmer Arena.
It was very much a game of two halves. The Tropics had the first-half edge, taking the 11-goal first half 6-5. The Comets got the better of Florida in the four-goal second half, outscoring them 3-1, to take the 8-7 win.
The Comets came out hot, opening the game with a 2-0 lead following goals from Ray Lee and James Togbah. Both defenders sent rockets from the same corner.