grandstand finish

US /ˈɡrænd.stænd ˌfɪn.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈɡrænd.stænd ˌfɪn.ɪʃ/
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1.

a strong finish to a game or event, especially one that is exciting or dramatic

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The race ended with a thrilling grandstand finish, with the lead changing hands in the final meters.
The team pulled off a grandstand finish, scoring two goals in the last five minutes to win the match.