Match; eager and willing (4)

I believe the answer is:

game

(Other definitions for game that I've seen before include "Spirited" , "Creatures hunted for sport" , "Play or sport" , "Hunted wildlife" , "Lark" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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