The “majestic” José Antonio Anzoátegui is in his final stage of recovery / Photo: Courtesy
Anzoátegui FC advanced to its first final of the Futve 2 League (under this name) and will fight for the spot for promotion to the first division of national football with Yaracuyanos FC.
The decisive instance already has defined schedules and, as reported by the league through social networks, the first leg will be played at the Florentino Oropeza stadium in San Felipe next Saturday, November 23 at 3:30 pm.
The return match, where the team that will rise to the gold category of Venezuelan soccer will be known, will take place on November 30 – starting at 7:00 pm – at the renovated José Antonio Anzoátegui Olympic stadium in the Barcelona axis -Puerto La Cruz.
hard road
Anzoátegui FC has had a tough road to reach this stage for the first time under this name. It is worth remembering that when the team was called Academia Anzoátegui FC it played the final of the 2022 season, where it lost to Angostura FC.
In the 2024 campaign, those led by Alexis Jordán went from less to more and managed to climb positions in the Central-Eastern Group. In the second semester they fell into a slump in which victories were few and Atlético La Cruz took advantage of this to come back and equal them on points and stay in fourth place, the last place that gave classification.
However, due to administrative issues, the ticket to the quarterfinals was awarded to Anzoátegui, who finished fifth with the worst goal differential.
Already in the stage of the best eight, Anzoátegui left Marítimo de La Guaira on the road, which started as a favorite after finishing leader of the Central-Oriental Group in the regular round.
In the semifinals, the Anzoatiguenses beat Trujillanos FC, in a match that was decided on penalties. In the first leg the Orientals won 2-0 and in the second leg they fell 3-1, forcing a 12-point final where they ended up winning.
Now the next obstacle on the way to the first division is Yaracuyanos FC, which left the other Anzoatiguense team, Dynamo Puerto FC, out of the race.
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How does the experience level of Yaracuyanos FC compare to Anzoátegui FC, and what impact might that have on the matchup?
This news is exciting for Anzoátegui FC fans! Let’s bring in our sports analyst, [Guest Name], to talk about this. Welcome to the show, [Guest Name]!
**[Guest Name]:** Thanks for having me!
It’s clear Anzoátegui FC is having a historic season. This is their first final in the Futve 2 League, correct?
**[Guest Name]:** Yes, absolutely! This is uncharted territory for the club, and they’ve earned their spot in the final. Reaching this stage shows the dedication of the players, coaches, and the entire organization.
They’re facing off against Yaracuyanos FC. What can you tell us about this matchup?
**[Guest Name]:** It’s going to be a tough battle. Yaracuyanos FC is a strong team with a lot of experience. They also have a lot to prove, wanting to return to the top flight of Venezuelan Football.
This first leg is taking place in San Felipe. How important is it for Anzoátegui FC to get a good result on the road?
**[Guest Name]:** Crucial. Getting a lead, even a draw, going into the second leg back home would be a huge boost for Anzoátegui.
Final thoughts on this upcoming final? What are you expecting?
**[Guest Name]:** This is going to be a thrilling series. Both teams have something to prove. Anzoátegui is hungry for their first taste of the top division, while Yaracuyanos wants to return to their former glory. I expect two very intense and closely fought matches.
Thanks for your insights, [Guest Name]. We’ll be watching closely to see who comes out on top!
**[Guest Name]:** My pleasure.
