noun
dead rubber; throwaway match
A match played after the tournament outcome is already decided, with no effect on final standings. Common in sports contexts.
優勝が決まった後の消化試合は、若手選手にチャンスが与えられることが多い。
In dead rubbers after the championship is decided, young players are often given a chance.
消化試合でも手を抜かずに全力でプレーした。
Even though it was a dead rubber, I played with full effort without holding back.