noun
Used in sports and competitive contexts to describe a well-played, exciting, or satisfying contest.
昨日の決勝は本当に好試合だった。
Yesterday's final was a really good match.
両チームとも全力を尽くした好試合でした。
It was a good game where both teams gave their all.
Compound of 好 (こう, 'good') and 試合 (しあい, 'match, game').