How does striking a match set it on fire

Question: How does striking a match set it on fire
- Keywords:
  chemistry,
  fire,
  match
Asked by mad scientist to Áine, Ciarán, Eoin, Lydia, Victoria on 14 Nov 2014.
- Lydia Bach answered on 14 Nov 2014:
  
  Hey!
  
  the match is made of glass powder, and by striking it on the surface of the box to cause enough friction to produce heat which sets the red phosphorus on the tip of the match on fire.
  
  Check the slow-mo!

Question: How does striking a match set it on fire