Deportivo Cali saw off Atletico Nacional 3-0 in the Round of 16 of the Colombian Cup on Monday evening. The hosts ran the show from the opening whistle, putting three goals past their visitors without reply. It was a decisive victory that left the visitors needing a miracle to progress.
Morelos struck first and here's the thing — it came in the fourth minute. The opener stretched the visitors' back line before they could settle. By then, Atletico Nacional looked already on the back foot.
Moreno doubled the lead in the fifty-sixth minute, and the visitors' task grew impossible. Three yellow cards had already been shown by half-time, suggesting rising tension. The hosts kept their side in control throughout the opening period.
Velasquez added the third in stoppage time, a 90+3 minute finish that sealed the tie. The hosts cannot afford another slip if they want to reach the quarter-finals. Three clean goals from a team sitting top of the table was no accident.
Deportivo Cali moved further clear at the summit with twelve points from four games. They won every match so far, and this result extends that run of form. Atletico Nacional now face a mountain to climb in the second leg.