What does the cryptic crossword clue "Action of football player by virtue of good result (5-2)" mean?

The definition is "Action of football player". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THRO (synonym="thro") + WIN (synonym="good result") = THROWIN; definition: "Action of football player" The answer is THROWIN.

Action of football player by virtue of good result (5-2)

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