What does the cryptic crossword clue "Match that Napoli lose in the end (3)" mean?

The definition is "Match". The wordplay uses a deletion. T (first_letter="that") + I (first_letter="in") + E (first_letter="end") = TIE; definition: "Match" The answer is TIE.

Match that Napoli lose in the end (3)

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