What does the cryptic crossword clue "In any match he or she should play a fairly decisive role (7)" mean?

The definition is "In any match he or she should play a fairly decisive role". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is REFEREE.

In any match he or she should play a fairly decisive role (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29170 | 21 Across | 2023-09-08 flower

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