Amicable striker is available for non-competitive game (8,5)

I believe the answer is:

friendly match

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'available for non-competitive game' is the definition.
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'amicable striker' is the wordplay.
'amicable' becomes 'friendly' (similar in meaning).
'striker' becomes 'match' (a match can be struck).
'friendly'+'match'='FRIENDLY MATCH'

'is' acts as a link.

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I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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