This is the 885th most frequent Hungarian word.
mérkőzést
"Match" or "contest" (sports competition).
In this sentence, 'mérkőzést' is the direct object of the verb 'nyerte,' and it refers to the specific match that occurred yesterday.
A tegnapi mérkőzést a kedvenc csapatom nyerte meg.
My favorite team won yesterday's match.
Here, 'mérkőzést' is used in the context of a future match the coach aims to win, illustrating a goal or anticipation.
Az edző már régóta készül a következő mérkőzést megnyerni.
The coach has been preparing for a long time to win the next match.
In this instance, 'mérkőzést' indicates the event after which the players engaged with the press.