YUMA, Ariz. – The No. 4 ranked Arizona Western Matadors Women's Soccer team advanced to the Region I finals with a 3-0 win over Yavapai in the semifinals on Wednesday night at Matador Soccer Field.

The Matadors dominated possession in the first half before finally breaking through for the game's first goal in the 32^nd minute when Linka Ono beat the Yavapai keeper with a free kick from 25 yards out to put the Matadors in front 1-0.

Arizona Western had to wait until the second half to add their second goal when Yui Suetsugu made a long run and beat the keeper just inside the post, doubling the lead at 2-0.

Loegan Alia put the game away midway through the second half, tapping in a cross from Jezmin Castellanos, pushing the lead to 3-0.

The Matadors will host Eastern Arizona in the Region I Championship game on Saturday, November 2, at 7:00 pm at Matador Soccer Field. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for seniors. Passes will not be honored for postseason games.