Rio De Janeiro, May 19 -- Mauricio Prado struck a late winner as leader Palmeiras came from behind to clinch a 2-1 away victory over Bragantino in Brazil's Serie A championship.

The hosts took the lead in the 24th minute on Sunday when Gabriel Franco received Lucas Barbosa's layoff and lashed a low 20-yard drive past the outstretched arms of goalkeeper Weverton.

Murilo Cerqueira equalized in the 72nd minute by rising highest to nod home at the near post following Estevao's delivery from the corner flag.

Prado completed a remarkable turnaround 12 minutes from time as he took a touch to control a failed clearance before calmly placing his left-footed shot into the near corner.

"Bragantino is a great team with a lot of promising young ...