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 do the playing styles of Anzoátegui FC and Yaracuyanos FC compare, and how might this influence the outcome of the final?
Today we are joined by football expert, Julio Perez, to discuss the upcoming final for promotion to Venezuela’s first division. Julio, welcome to the show.
**Julio:** Thanks for having me. It’s an exciting time for Venezuelan football.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely. Anzoátegui FC has never been to a Futve 2 League final before. How big of a moment is this for them?
**Julio:** This is massive. Anzoategui has a rich football history, but being in the final for the first time under this league format shows they are finally hitting their stride. For the fans, the players, and everyone involved in the club, this is a dream come true.
**Interviewer:** And they will be facing Yaracuyanos FC, a team known for their strong defensive tactics. What are your thoughts on this matchup?
**(Julio): **
This is a classic David versus Goliath matchup. Yaracuyanos is a more established team in the second division, while Anzoátegui is rising up the ranks. It will be fascinating to see if Anzoátegui can break through Yaracuyanos’ defence and utilize their own attacking prowess. The first leg will be crucial to set the tone. [[1](https://www.youtube.com/live/GPhHV2iJJAI)]
**Interviewer:** That first leg is scheduled for this Saturday, right?
**Julio:** You got it. It all kicks off at the Florentino Oropeza stadium in San Felipe at 3:30 pm. I expect a huge turnout of Anzoátegui fans to cheer their team on. This is sure to be a memorable encounter.
**Interviewer:** Fantastic. We’ll be watching closely. Thanks for joining us, Julio!
