goalless

Example Sentences

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In a tune-up against Senegal, the Americans won 3-2 against a country seen as a World Cup dark horse as Pulisic snapped a five-month goalless drought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in a match that was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

This was not the Newcastle United that a frustrated Mikel Arteta was used to facing at Emirates Stadium, as the Arsenal manager reflected on a goalless draw in January 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

After a goalless first half, the game sparked into life when Manchester United were awarded a penalty after Alex Jimenez needlessly tugged back Matheus Cunha inside the box.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

I'm treading up the valleys With no wanting to undo me— For to-day I'm goalless And the great God understands!

From Many Gods by Rice, Cale Young