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Game for strikers? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

match

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

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for match that I've seen before include "An exact duplicate or a contest between two" , "Stick in a box?" , "Lighter; contest" , "Go together" , "Contest; pair" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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