The phrase "late header" refers to a situation in sports, usually in soccer, when a player scores a goal using their head to hit the ball near the end of the game. Full definition
Of course it was a similar tale last season when two late headers won the game for us. (westhamway.net)
Liverpool substitute Fabio Borini was sent off late on for picking up two bookings in the space of four minutes, before the 10 men earned a point with Skrtel's late header from a corner. (skysports.com)
However Ronaldo pulled the penalty kick wide of the post, and our two central defenders each scored with late headers in a memorable finale to the game. (westhamway.net)