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.
Puerto La Cruz / Javier A. Guaipo
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How important is it for Anzoátegui FC to secure a positive result in the first leg away from home?
Let’s bring in Juan Perez, our sports analyst, to discuss the exciting upcoming final in the Futve 2 League. Welcome, Juan!
Juan: Thanks for having me!
Interviewer: So Juan, Anzoátegui FC is making history, reaching their first Futve 2 League final. How big is this moment for the team and their fans?
Juan: This is massive for Anzoátegui FC. They’ve been knocking on the door of promotion for a while now, and finally breaking through to the final is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, and fans. This is a chance to etch their names in the club’s history and take a step towards the top tier of Venezuelan football.
Interviewer: Their opponents, Yaracuyanos FC, are also no strangers to success. What kind of challenges do you see Anzoátegui facing in this final?
Juan: Yaracuyanos are a tough side, very organized and dangerous on the counter-attack. They’ve shown resilience throughout the tournament. Anzoátegui will need to be patient, keep possession, and be clinical in front of goal if they want to overcome this hurdle.
Interviewer: The first leg is set for this Saturday in San Felipe. How crucial will it be for Anzoátegui to get a positive result away from home?
Juan: Getting a good result in the first leg is vital. It will give them a psychological edge going into the return match. A clean sheet would be ideal, but even scoring an away goal would put them in a strong position.
Interviewer: with the “majestic” José Antonio Anzoátegui stadium likely to be a cauldron of noise for the return leg, how do you see this final playing out?
Juan: I expect both legs to be closely contested. Ultimately, I think Anzoátegui FC’s hunger for promotion will give them the edge. They’ve got a strong squad and the passionate support of their home fans behind them. It should be a thrilling final!
Interviewer: Thanks for your insights, Juan. We can’t wait to see how this plays out!
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