man of the match

Definitions

1. The best player in a match.
2. A player chosen as having made the most outstanding achievement during a match, and awarded a small prize.

Examples

“Hodgson then removed man of the match⟳ Wayne Rooney, who had earlier seen a shot pushed superbly on to the post⟳ by Akinfeev, and replaced him with Jack Wilshere to preserve⟳ England's advantage.”

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