Goals from Palacio and Jarlan Barrera for the 2-0 Atlético Nacional vs. Pereira | VIDEO

The grand final of the Colombia Cup 2021 is developing and Atlético Nacional has taken giant steps in search of obtaining the title, to the detriment of Pereira. The game was tight during the first half, but Nelson Palacio and Jarlan Barrera appeared before the break to unbalance the score.

The first goal occurred at 36 minutes, perhaps having the least expected author of the night. At 28 ‘, Baldomero Perlaza suffered an injury that prevented him from continuing on the field, which is why Palacio entered. Fate was favorable for the young entrant, since he was in charge of breaking the parity.

Jarlan took the ball in three quarters of the court and enabled the lanky recently entered close to the crescent of the area. After controlling, the midfielder made a half turn and took a powerful shot at the goal, in a flush way, with which he was able to overcome the resistance of goalkeeper Santiago Castaño, despite his outstretched position.

Faced with the disadvantage, Pereira tried to advance his lines, with the mission of drawing as soon as possible. However, they were leaving spaces and that ended up costing them one more goal, with which they are very far from the possibility of coming back.

Again Jarlan controlled in three quarters of the court, but this time he did not give a pass, but settled down and finished on goal. The powerful execution was impossible for the goalkeeper, despite the spectacular fly he made. For now, Atlético Nacional savors the glory of winning the Colombia Cup title.