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That booked their place at Hampden, where they beat Falkirk 4-2 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The game was still goalless when West Ham midfielder Matheus Fernandes arrived to collect a loose ball, played a one-two with Pablo and found himself six yards out with just David Raya to beat.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Coventry may not have been at their free-flowing best during Monday's goalless draw at Hull City - but it does leave them tantalisingly close to promotion to the Premier League.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Albion rescued a late point from a 1-1 draw at Derby to stop the rot and also picked up points from goalless draws against Stoke and Birmingham.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The border of the curtain was embroidered with heavy Vitruvian scrolls, the shadows of which were reflected on the floor; they made jagged, goalless paths.

From The Goose Man by Porterfield, Allen Wilson