A change at the break sees Kearns replace Höbinger

[Kontol]

Could you explain what "see" exactly means in this context? Does it mean to watch?

46' - The hosts get the second-half under way. A change at the break sees Kearns replace Höbinger.

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[Tarheel]

Context should tell you everything you need to know. One of them replaced the other.

 

[Kontol]

I know there is a substitute. But I'm wondering what "see" means in this context?

 

[teechar]

It's used to mark the time of a particular event.
See entry #16 in the link below. Take a look at #17 too.

see verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com

Definition of see verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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[Kontol]

Yes, it means to watch, doesn't it? Or ensure?

 

[Tarheel]

No. As you can see, "see" has a thousand definitions. (I never exaggerate. )

Two things. One, reread post #4. Two, it is much more important to understand the sentence as a whole rather than focusing on individual words.

How can you enjoy watching the football match (soccer game) if you are worried about what "see" means?

 

[teechar]

Yes, it means to watch, doesn't it? Or ensure?

I see that you didn't bother to read all the way down to 16 and 17.
Here it is:

And here's one more from Merriam Webster Dictionary: