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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What are the implications for Anzoátegui FC if they secure victory in the Futve 2 League final?
## Anzoátegui FCeyes promotion to Venezuela’s top flight
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Alex Reed, a football expert here to discuss the exciting upcoming final of the Futve 2 League.
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me. I’m thrilled to talk about Anzoátegui FC’s fantastic journey to their first ever Futve 2 League final!
**Interviewer:** For our audience who might not be familiar, tell us a bit about Anzoátegui FC and what this final means for them.
**Alex Reed:** Anzoátegui FC is a team with a strong history, known for their passionate fans and dedication to the sport.
Reaching this final is a monumental achievement for the club, especially given that this is their first time contesting for the top spot in the Futve 2 League.
Victory would see them promoted to the coveted first division of Venezuelan football, a dream they’ve been working towards for years.
**Interviewer:** Right, this promotion is a huge deal! What can you tell us about their opponent in this final, Yaracuyanos FC?
**Alex Reed**: Yaracuyanos FC is a formidable opponent, also with a rich history and a strong performance this season. They are known for their defensive solidity and counter-attacking prowess. This final promises to be a closely contested affair.
**Interviewer:** How do you see the first leg going, scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd at the Florentino Oropeza stadium in San Felipe?
**Alex Reed:** Both teams will be eager to secure a good result in the first leg. Yaracuyanos FC will have the home advantage, but Anzoátegui FC are capable of causing an upset. The match promises to be a tense and tactical affair, with both teams vying for an advantage heading into the second leg.
**Interviewer:** We are incredibly excited for this final, and I know our listeners are too! Thank you for sharing your insights with us today.
**Alex Reed:** It’s been a pleasure. Let’s hope for an exciting and competitive final!
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