A contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport.
We lost the match.
Liverpool have a match with (= against) Blackburn next week.
The soccer match drew a large crowd of passionate fans to the stadium.
In a thrilling tennis match, the players showcased their skills and sportsmanship.
The championship match was a showdown between two formidable opponents.
Fans eagerly awaited the highly anticipated boxing match between the reigning champion and the challenger.
The Olympic match was a fierce competition among athletes from around the world.
