Kick for the match (7)
I believe the answer is:
protest
'kick' is the definition.
(I know that protest is a more specific form of kick)
'for the match' is the wordplay.
'for' becomes 'pro' (as in being 'pro' something).
'the match' becomes 'test' (as in a test match in cricket).
'pro'+'test'='PROTEST'
(Other definitions for protest that I've seen before include "Object loudly" , "Disapprove" , "Express opposition" , "State objection" , "Showing support" .)