What is another word for matched game?
Pronunciation: [mˈat͡ʃt ɡˈe͡ɪm] (IPA) 
When it comes to sports, there are many different terms used to describe a "matched game," where both teams are evenly matched and the outcome is uncertain up until the very end. A few synonyms for "matched game" include nail-biter, close game, thriller, and cliffhanger. Other terms that can be used to describe a closely contested sporting event might include neck-and-neck, tight, or down-to-the-wire. Over time, different sports may develop their own terminology for describing close games - for example, in basketball, a closely contested game might be described as a "barnburner" or a "heart-stopper." Regardless of the terminology, these types of games are often the most exciting to watch, as the outcome is always in doubt until the final whistle.
