Color Match in FCP5??? Is it Possible?

Need to know if I can select a certain section of a clip and make another clip match it exactly?

Yes, it's possible. The trick, unfortunately, is in knowing how to do it.
It's all a question of how severe the correction needs to be and what you're trying to match. If you're trying to fix some photographer's failure to properly white balance, you've got a real challenge on your hands. You may need a set of mattes or holdbacks. There are several built-in filters and more from third party suppliers.
But, umm, yeah, FCP can do the job.
bogiesan

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