A "football match" refers to a game or competition where two teams play against each other, following specific rules and trying to score goals by kicking a ball into the opponent's net. Full definition
The imprint of first - past - the - post is so strong that voters see general elections as football matches in which a side has either «won» or «lost». (newstatesman.com)
Do you think winners of football matches score more corner kicks compared to the losers? (footballnewsdaily.net)
Teams don't win football matches without trying their best. (avillafan.com)