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what happens in a soccer game if both teams didn't score a single goal

A scoreless soccer game usually ends in a draw if it’s a league match or another game where ties are allowed. If it’s a knockout game, the teams may play extra time and, if still tied, go to penalties.

What that means

  • In a regular league match, both teams can finish 0-0 and each get 1 point.
  • In a tournament where a winner must be decided, the match can continue with extra time and then a penalty shootout if needed.
  • So the result is not a forfeit or automatic loss; it depends on the competition rules.

Simple example

If Team A and Team B both fail to score after 90 minutes:

  • League game: final score is 0-0 draw.
  • Knockout game: extra time first, then penalties if still level.

TL;DR: If neither team scores, the game is usually a 0-0 draw; in knockout competitions, it may go to extra time and then penalties.