Game for which a stick is used (5)

I believe the answer is:

match

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

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for match that I've seen before include "Partnership" , "Fixture - fit with - smoker's aid" , "Game; lighter" , "Striker < in suit" , "Alliance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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