This is the 530th most frequent Italian word.
match
The Italian word "match" (borrowed from English) typically means a competition, game, or contest.
In this sentence, 'match' refers to a sports game or event, specifically a soccer game.
Il match di calcio inizierà alle otto.
The soccer match will start at eight.
Here, 'match' is used metaphorically to indicate a good pair or fit between items.
Ho trovato una scarpa identica, è proprio un buon match.
I found an identical shoe; it's a perfect match.
In this context, 'match' denotes a correspondence or similarity detected in the results of a comparison or evaluation.