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Arizona Western men's soccer rallies to win Region I and earn a trip to nationals

The Daily Yuma teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Arizona Western College men's soccer is going back to nationals. The seventh-ranked rallied to beat 14th-ranked Eastern Arizona 2-1 at Matador Field and won the and district titles. Khi Caban converted a penalty less than six minutes in to put Eastern up 1-0. Godwin Anim answered less than eight minutes later, finishing from close range after a pass from Tyrese Agbontaen.

Arizona Western beat Eastern Arizona 2-1 for the Region I title

  • Eastern Arizona1
    Arizona Western2
    FinalRegion I title match at Matador Field

Sources: KYMA, Yuma Sun

Then came a defensive grind. Freshman goalkeeper William Owen punched away a corner kick, and Takuto Yamaguchi headed away another Eastern attack. In the 86th minute, Leo Rodriguez set up Sayuki Miyatani, who scored the game-winning goal.

“They were playing at one point with 11 guys behind the ball. It's like getting into a safe. You just have to figure out a way in.”

Kenny Dale, Arizona Western head coach

The Matadors' win by the numbers

86th
minute of the winning goal
5 of 6
recent years with a national tournament trip
Nov. 15
national tournament begins

Sources: KYMA, Yuma Sun

  • Seed and draw: the Matadors still await both
  • Titles: Region I, conference and district

Sources: KYMA, Yuma Sun

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