What does the cryptic crossword clue "Send for 8 players found here (7-5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). QUARTER (synonym="QUARTER") + FINAL (synonym="”end”") = QUARTERFINAL The answer is QUARTERFINAL.

Send for 8 players found here (7-5)

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