One of the penultimate matches in a tournament (9)

I believe the answer is:

semifinal

(Other definitions for semifinal that I've seen before include "Penultimate cup game" , "big game" , "Tie" , "pivotal match" , "Penultimate round of a competition" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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