The phrase "late strike" refers to a situation in which someone or something makes a sudden, unexpected attack or action towards the end of a period of time or a competition. Full definition
Arsene Wenger's side almost found out the hard way that the Belgian side were no pushovers, with extremely late strikes from Kieran Gibbs and Lukas Podolski saving their blushes. (caughtoffside.com)
Mauricio Pochettino's side stacked up a top - flight record nine yellow cards and eventually lost their advantage — and all hope of the title — to a stunning late strike by half - time substitute Eden Hazard. (chelseafc.com)
I'll never forget that late strike against Manchester City. (justarsenal.com)