sem gol
1. A situation in sports (especially football/soccer) where no score is achieved by either team during a match or period
The match ended in a no goal draw after 90 minutes.
A partida terminou sem gol após 90 minutos.
2. A lack of objective or purpose in an endeavor or project
The presentation was criticized for having no goal or clear direction.
A apresentação foi criticada por não ter objetivo ou direção clara.
3. In hockey or other sports, a disallowed score that does not count on the scoreboard
The referee called no goal because the puck did not fully cross the line.
O árbitro anulou o gol porque o disco não atravessou completamente a linha.
In Brazilian sports culture, 'sem gol' is a common term used in football (soccer) commentary. A 0-0 match is often discussed as 'um jogo sem gols' (a match without goals). This term is also used metaphorically in business and personal contexts to indicate lack of direction or purpose.
NYC Slang
no score / goose egg (when referring to zero points)
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