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Striker takes position for game's critical moment (5,5)

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I believe the answer is:

match point

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'striker takes position' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'game's critical moment' is the wordplay.
'game' becomes 'match' (eg a football match).
'critical moment' becomes 'point' (a point in time. I am not sure about the 'critical' bit.).
'match'+'point'='MATCH-POINT'

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for match point that I've seen before include "One serve away from victory" , "One scored at bridge, perhaps" , "Decisive moment in game" , "could lead to victory in court" , "that may bring victory" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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