What does the cryptic crossword clue "Final event in soccer ground is building to a big finish (9)" mean?

The definition is "building to a big finish". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of END (synonym="final event") + SOCCER (synonym="ground") = CRESCENDO The answer is CRESCENDO.

Final event in soccer ground is building to a big finish (9)

Independent Cryptic #11849 | 13 Down | 2024-10-01 flower

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