La Paz, April 25 -- Midfielder Mauricio Prado scored late as Brazil's Palmeiras edged to a 3-2 away win over Bolivian side Bolivar in their Copa Libertadores group stage match.
Jose Lopez put the visitors ahead at Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz - situated more than 3,600 meters above sea level - when he stole possession deep in Bolivar's half before rounding goalkeeper Federico Lanzillota and calmly slotting the ball into an empty net on Thursday.
Teenager Estevao doubled the lead on the stroke of halftime with a first-time finish from the edge of the six-yard box after Facundo Torres' cross on the counterattack. But the hosts emerged from the interval with renewed verve and Fabio Gomes reduced the deficit by latching onto Pato Rodrig...