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.
Puerto La Cruz / Javier A. Guaipo
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How do Anzoátegui FC fans feel about their team’s chances against Yaracuyanos FC in the Futve 2 League final?
## Interview with Anzoátegui FC Supporter
**Interviewer:** Welcome to the show. Anzoátegui FC is on the verge of a historic moment, reaching their first ever Futve 2 League final. What are your thoughts on this achievement?
**Alex Reed:** It’s absolutely incredible! This team has been working so hard, and the passion they show on the field is inspiring. To see them reach the final, especially with the “majestic” José Antonio Anzoátegui nearing his return from injury [[2](https://www.instagram.com/stories/anzoategui_fc/)], is truly special.
**Interviewer:** Yaracuyanos FC is a tough opponent. What do you think will be key to Anzoátegui securing promotion?
**Alex Reed:** It’s going to be a tight contest. Yaracuyanos is a strong side, but I believe Anzoátegui has the heart and determination to overcome them. A solid defense and capitalizing on any chances they get will be crucial.
**Interviewer:** The first leg is set for November 23rd. How are you feeling about the upcoming games?
**Alex Reed:** Nervous but excited! This is a dream come true for any Anzoátegui fan. We’ll be there cheering them on every step of the way. The atmosphere at the stadium will be electric.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights. We wish Anzoátegui FC all the best in their battle for promotion!
