A well balanced game (5)

I believe the answer is:

match

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'game' is the definition.
(eg a football match)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for match that I've seen before include "Light" , "Equal contender" , "Alliance" , "Suit; fixture" , "Marriage; game" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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