Crossword Genius

Match opposition! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rival

I believe this is a double definition.

'match' is the first definition.
('rival' can be a synonym of 'match')

'opposition' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for rival that I've seen before include "Contestant you hope to defeat" , "Contender" , "Competing opponent" , "Someone you hope to defeat" , "Compete with" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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