"Late fightback" refers to a situation where someone or a team makes a strong effort to recover or turn the tide of a competition or conflict during the final stages, after seeming to be losing or falling behind earlier. Full definition
Angel Romero pulled a goal back for Paraguay but hopes of a dramatic late fightback came to nothing. (newindianexpress.com)
Wojciech Szczesny says Arsenal had «no choice» but to mount their morale - boosting late fightback against Everton. (goonersden.com)
However, that wasn't to be, as Sunderland staged a dramatic late fightback to rescue a point for themselves and frustrate their hosts. (caughtoffside.com)