Both Anzoatiguense teams will now fight for a place in the final of the tournament / Photo: Courtesy
Anzoátegui FC and Dynamo Puerto FC advanced to the semifinals of the Liga Futve 2, after winning the matches with Marítimo de La Guaira and Deportivo Miranda, respectively.
Those led by Alexis Jordán fell 1-0 against the Litoralenses during their visit to the Camurí Chico Sports Center, for the second leg of the tie. However, they took advantage of the advantage they gained in the first leg (2-0) to win 2-1 on aggregate and advance to the round.
The “búfalo” team tied 1-1 at the Arnaldo Arocha stadium in Los Teques and the key against the Mirandinos had to be decided on penalties (in the first leg they tied without goals). In the round from 12 steps, the Portocruzanos were more effective in execution, in addition to a great performance by goalkeeper José Febres, and won 4-2.
tight duels
Anzoátegui had a tight duel against a red-green team that constantly sought to at least equalize the series, after going up 1-0 in the 6th minute of the match with a goal from David Guevara.
However, goalkeeper Josué Agüero had a full afternoon and, except for the play where the Guaireño goal came, he set a wall in his goal. He even saved a penalty from Robin Ramos in the second half and drowned out the home team’s goal cry on several occasions, to protect his team’s advantage.
Dynamo starred in another close match with Deportivo Miranda. In the first half they were ahead on the scoreboard with a goal from Harold Cortes at 39′, but Sergio Unrein restored equality at 53′.
In this key, parity forced them to go to the definition in the penalty round and there they prevailed with goalkeeper José Febres saving Miranda’s last attempt.
Next crossings
Now Anzoátegui will face Trujillanos FC and Dynamo will face Yaracuyanos FC in the semifinals of the tournament. The winners of both keys will meet in the final, where a place for promotion to the first division of Venezuelan soccer will be at stake.
Puerto La Cruz / Javier A. Guaipo
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**Interview with Sports Analyst Juan Pérez on Anzoátegui FC and Dynamo Puerto FC’s Performance in Liga FUTVE 2 Semifinals**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Juan! We’re excited to discuss the recent performance of Anzoátegui FC and Dynamo Puerto FC in the Liga FUTVE 2. Both teams are now vying for a spot in the finals. What do you make of their journeys to this point?
**Juan Pérez:** Thank you for having me! It’s been an exciting tournament, and both Anzoátegui FC and Dynamo Puerto FC have shown resilience. Despite Anzoátegui FC’s narrow 1-0 loss to Marítimo de La Guaira, they managed to advance due to their previous victory, illustrating the importance of consistency in knockout rounds.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely! That brings us to an interesting statistic about the league. There’s a breakdown of goals conceded by minute. How do you think this data can help teams like Anzoátegui FC in the semifinals?
**Juan Pérez:** The distribution of goals conceded reveals critical insights for clubs. If a team knows that their opponents score frequently in specific periods—say, the last 15 minutes of a half—they can strategize accordingly. For Anzoátegui, focusing on maintaining concentration during those high-risk minutes could be key to avoiding crucial mistakes.
**Interviewer:** What do you think of Dynamo Puerto FC’s performance so far? They managed a solid win against Deportivo Miranda.
**Juan Pérez:** Dynamo Puerto has been impressive. Their ability to secure victories, especially in high-stakes matches, speaks to their tactical discipline and mental toughness. Their coach has clearly emphasized the importance of effective defense, which could serve them well against Anzoátegui in what will likely be a closely contested semifinal.
**Interviewer:** With the stakes so high, what should fans expect in the upcoming matches between these local rivals?
**Juan Pérez:** Expect a thrilling contest! Both teams know each other well, so it will come down to execution on the day. Fans should be prepared for tactical battles, physical play, and possibly some dramatic moments—a true showcase of Venezuelan football at its best!
**Interviewer:** Thanks for your insights, Juan! We’re looking forward to seeing how this semifinals unfold.
**Juan Pérez:** My pleasure! Let the best team win!
