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-minute decision 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 has the atmosphere in the community changed during this successful run?
## Interview with Anzoátegui FC Supporter
**Interviewer:** Tonight we’re joined by [Guest Name], a lifelong supporter of Anzoátegui FC. Welcome to the show!
**Guest:** Thank you for having me!
**Interviewer:** We’re on the cusp of a huge moment for the club. For the first time under the Futve 2 League name, Anzoátegui FC is in the finals. What are your expectations going into this matchup against Yaracuyanos FC?
**Guest:** It’s incredible! We’ve always known Anzoátegui was capable of something special. Getting to the finals is a dream come true for all of us. Yaracuyanos are a tough opponent, but we’ve got the heart and the spirit to go all the way. We’re eager to see the team fight for that promotion spot.
**Interviewer:** The first leg is in San Felipe on November 23rd at 3:30 pm. Will you be making the trip?
**Guest:** Absolutely! There will be a sea of Anzoátegui colours at the Florentino Oropeza stadium. We need to show our boys that we’re behind them every step of the way. The return leg back home will be even more electric, but we want to give ourselves the best possible advantage going into it.
**Interviewer:** As a longtime fan, what does this run to the finals mean for the club and the community?
**Guest:** It’s more than just football. Anzoátegui FC is a symbol of pride for our community. This success brings us all together, unites us, and gives us something to celebrate. We’re confident this is just the beginning of a golden era for the club.
**Interviewer:** Thanks for your time and your inspiring words, [Guest Name]. Let’s all hope for a positive result for Anzoátegui FC!
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