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.
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What are the coach’s thoughts on Anzoátegui FC’s upcoming opponents, Yaracuyanos FC?
## Interview: Anzoátegui FC Head Coach on Historic Final Run
**Interviewer:** Coach, congratulations on leading Anzoátegui FC to its first-ever Futve 2 League Final! This is truly a historic moment for the club. How are you feeling?
**Coach:** [Name], thank you. The feeling is incredible. The players, staff, and fans have worked tirelessly for this, and to reach the final is a testament to their dedication and the spirit we’ve built here.
**Interviewer:** You’ll be facing tough opposition in Yaracuyanos FC. What are your thoughts on your upcoming opponents?
**Coach:** Yaracuyanos are a strong side, well-organized and with some dangerous attacking players. We respect them immensely, but we believe in ourselves and our ability to perform on the big stage.
**Interviewer:** The first leg is at the Florentino Oropeza stadium in San Felipe. What are your expectations for that match?
**Coach:** We know it’s going to be a tough battle. Away games are always challenging, but we’ll be going there with a positive mindset, looking to impose our game and get a good result to take back home for the second leg.
**Interviewer:** what message would you like to give to the Anzoátegui fans ahead of these crucial finals?
**Coach:** We are carrying the hopes and dreams of our entire community on our shoulders. We know how much this means to everyone. We will give everything we have on the pitch, fighting for every ball and every minute, and we will be looking for your incredible support every step of the way. ¡Vamos Anzoátegui!
