1.   He had prepared himself for the Stoics match in typical fashion the night before.

2.   He won six high-school wrestling matches in a row.

3.   I slowly started to realize I had met my match in Nigel.

4.   I think he might have met his match in Simon.

5.   International matches in the more traditional cricket centres of Colombo and Kandy are beset by interruptions.

6.   It was an exciting match in the best traditions of cup football.

7.   Nadal won the match in fine style, not losing a single game.