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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## Interview: Anzoátegui FC’s Historic Final Run
**Host:** Welcome back to the show, folks. We have exciting news from the world of Venezuelan football! Anzoátegui FC, a club quickly making a name for themselves, are heading to their first ever Futve 2 League Final. To discuss this incredible achievement, we’re joined by [ **Guest Name** ], a [**Guest Credentials, e.g. sports journalist, football analyst** ] with expertise on Venezuelan football. Welcome to the show!
**Guest:** Thanks for having me. It’s truly an exciting time for Anzoátegui FC and their fans.
**Host:** Absolutely! Tell us, what makes this achievement so significant for the club?
**Guest:** This is truly historic for Anzoátegui FC. [[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/academia-anzoategui-fc/spielplan/verein/97642)](https://www.transfermarkt.com/academia-anzoategui-fc/spielplan/verein/97642) They have only been in the league for two years, and to reach the Final in such a short time is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the quality of the players and coaching staff.
**Host:** And they’ll be facing a tough opponent in Yaracuyanos FC, right?
**Guest:** That’s right. Yaracuyanos have a strong squad and plenty of experience in these high-pressure matches. This final promises to be a thrilling affair.
**Host:** The first leg is set for next Saturday in San Felipe. What are your predictions for the match?
**Guest:** It’s hard to say. Both teams have a lot to play for, and the atmosphere will be electric. Anzoátegui will need to be disciplined and take their chances when they come.
**Host:** And what about the return leg?
**Guest:** That’s anyone’s game. Whoever comes out on top will have earned their place in the top division. It’s going to be a fantastic two-legged tie.
**Host:** We’ll certainly be keeping a close eye on the matches. Thank you so much for providing your insights, [**Guest Name**].
**Guest:** It was a pleasure to be here.