What does the cryptic crossword clue "Competitors before match experiment in practice (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "experiment in practice". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIELD (synonym="FIELD") + TEST (synonym="TEST") = FIELDTEST; definition: "experiment in practice" The answer is FIELDTEST.

Competitors before match experiment in practice (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28157 | 6 Down | 2020-06-11 flower

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