The phrase "spirited fightback" means putting up a strong and determined effort to overcome a difficult situation or to fight against an opponent. Full definition
It just seemed as though everything was going against Arsenal as well as us playing badly but then cae a very spirited fightback. (justarsenal.com)
The Spaniards took the lead in the reverse leg in Germany, but a spirited fightback by the home side saw Leverkusen grab three crucial points to propel them to second place in the group, four points clear of Valencia. (thehardtackle.com)
However, Spurs are yet to taste a league defeat this term, and they maintained that with a spirited fightback at home to West Ham on Saturday. (latestchelseanews.com)