scoreless
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskɔɹɫəs// UK //skˈɔːləs// score·less
adj. having no points or goals in a game. You use this to describe a match where neither side has scored yet.
adj. having achieved no points, goals, or runs in a sporting contest. Often used to describe a draw or the state of a game in progress.
The first half of the match ended scoreless.
Despite several close attempts from both teams, the game remained scoreless until the final minute of play.
The scoreless draw was a testament to the disciplined defensive strategies employed by both managers, though it left the spectators hoping for more offensive creativity.
From score + -less.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'remain' or 'end', or modifies a noun like 'draw' or 'tie'.