0-0

No goals scored

A representation of a tied score with no points on either side, commonly seen in sports like soccer or tennis.

In soccer especially, a 0-0 draw indicates neither team scored: The match ended 0-0.

Pronounced "nil-nil" in British English, "zero-zero" or "nothing-nothing" in American English.

sports

scoreless

Without any points

stalemate · deadlock · goalless · tied · even · blank · defensive · pitching duel · clean sheet · no-hitter

numerical

zero

Numerical absence of quantity

  • nullAbsence indicator in code
  • originStarting point or source
  • baselineStandard for comparison

starting point · reset · initial · default · placeholder · empty · nothing · nil · nought · cipher

countdown

launch

Set into motion

mission control · rocket · blast-off · T-minus · final seconds · anticipation · suspense · start · begin

gaming

reset

Restore to original state

beginning · first round · opening · initialization · spawn · starting position · clean slate

Opposites
scoring frequency

0-0thriller

Suspense-driven narrative genre

shootout · double figures · rout · blowout · double digits

match excitement/drama

0-0thriller

Suspense-driven narrative genre

classic · barnburner · nail-biter · instant classic · end-to-end

decisiveness

0-0decisive victory

Overwhelming win, clear outcome

rout · thrashing · hammering · blowout · landslide

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G