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 has Anzoátegui FC’s lack of experience in the Futve 2 League final compared to Yaracuyanos FC’s experience influenced pre-match predictions?
Let’s bring in our sports analyst, Javier Rodriguez, to talk about the exciting upcoming Futve 2 League Final. Javier, welcome!
**Javier:** Thanks for having me! I’m thrilled to discuss this historic match.
**Interviewer:** Anzoátegui FC is making its first appearance in the Futve 2 League Final. Can you tell us a bit about their journey?
**Javier:** It’s truly been an inspiring run for Anzoátegui FC. This is uncharted territory for them, and they’ve shown incredible resilience and determination throughout the tournament. They’ve faced tough competition, but their tactical prowess and team spirit have carried them through.
**Interviewer:** And they’ll be facing Yaracuyanos FC, another strong contender. What makes this matchup so intriguing?
**Javier:** Both teams have impressive records and strong attacking lineups. Yaracuyanos FC brings experience to the final, having been in this position before. Expect a well-fought, back-and-forth series.
**Interviewer:** The first leg is scheduled for this Saturday. What are your predictions?
**Javier:** It’s tough to call! Both teams are evenly matched. Anzoátegui FC will be looking to secure a strong lead at home, while Yaracuyanos FC will aim to keep it close. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a tight, low-scoring affair in the first leg.
**Interviewer:** what should fans be most excited about heading into this final?
**Javier:** This is a momentous occasion for Venezuelan football. We have two talented teams battling it out for a spot in the first division. It’s going to be a thrilling spectacle, full of passion and intensity. Football fans won’t want to miss a single moment!
