Portuguesa FC secured an important 3-1 home victory over Academia Anzoategui in the Venezuela Primera Division on August 23, 2025. The match result at the Estadio José Antonio Páez provided a much-needed boost for the hosts after a previous defeat. Portuguesa established a commanding two-goal lead by halftime through a combination of pressing and precise finishing. Academia pulled one back early in the second half to set up a tense finale, but Portuguesa restored their two-goal cushion with a breakaway goal in the 75th minute to seal the points. The three goals were a welcome sight for Portuguesa's attacking unit, which had struggled for consistency. This win moved them into a more comfortable mid-table position, while Academia's away struggles continued.