'to-infinitive' vs 'passive to-infinitive'

[Archanaanand]

hi,

please explain to me the meaning of two sentences typed below,
1. i wanted them to play the match.
2. i wanted the match to be played.

thanks

[Mister Micawber]

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In the same situation, there is no difference. In specific context, #1 could mean 'them' rather than 'us', where #2 does not carry that meaning; on the contrary, #2 could mean 'played by anyone!'
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