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Match official perfect chap? (4,3)

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I believe the answer is:

best man

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'match official' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'perfect chap?' is the wordplay.
'perfect' becomes 'best' (associated in meaning).
'chap?' becomes 'man' (chap can mean a man).
'best'+'man'='BEST MAN'

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(Other definitions for best man that I've seen before include "Bloke participating in match" , "Important supporting role at a wedding" , "Supporting male actor at a wedding" , "Bridegroom's friend" , "Groom's friend" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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