Meaning
A football (soccer) match — the game Jamaicans follow with passion, from Premier League and Champions League to the Reggae Boyz and schoolboy Manning Cup. Watched loud at the bar and on the block, jerseys worn with pride, every match a reason to reason and argue.
Examples
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Di whole bar a watch di football match.
The whole bar is watching the football match.
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Wa time di football match keep?
What time does the football match start?
Origin
'football' + 'match'. See [[jersey]], [[reggae-boyz]].
How it’s used
A soccer match; followed passionately, watched communally.