This article discusses whether or not there has ever been a football match that ended in a 0-0 scoreline. It is possible, as there have been many instances in the past where teams have been unable to break the deadlock, and the match has ended without a single goal. Examples of this include a Euro 2020 qualifying match between Slovenia and Israel, and a League One match between Fleetwood Town and Barnsley. The article also discusses some of the reasons why a scoreless draw may occur, such as a lack of attacking intent from the teams involved. In conclusion, it is possible for a football match to end in a 0-0 draw, although it is a rare occurrence.
Draw — Practical tips to improve your sketches and character art
Want to draw better today? Start small. Drawing is a skill you build with simple, focused practice. This page gives clear, usable steps you can try right now: warm-up moves, quick exercises, and tool tips aimed at animators and anyone who draws for fun.
First, warm up with loose lines. Spend five minutes on gesture sketches — quick, whole-body strokes that capture action and flow. Gesture stops you from getting stuck on details too early and helps your characters feel alive. Use big shapes: ovals for torsos, cylinders for limbs. Don’t worry about clean lines; focus on posture and rhythm.
Next, block forms. Break faces and bodies into basic volumes: sphere, box, cylinder. This makes it easier to keep proportions consistent when your character turns or moves. Practice drawing a head from three angles: front, 3/4, and profile. Use simple construction lines: center line, jawline, eye line. These guide placement without overworking details.
Quick exercises to improve drawing
Try these short drills you can repeat daily. 1) 1-minute blind contour: keep your eyes on the subject, not the paper. This trains observation. 2) 5-minute thumbnails: sketch small quick compositions to test poses and camera angles. 3) 10-minute value studies: use only light, mid, and dark values to find strong shapes. 4) Line-weight practice: draw the same stroke with different pressures to give form and depth.
Each drill targets a specific skill: observation, composition, lighting, and expressiveness. Do one drill per day or stack two when you have more time. Short focused practice beats long unfocused sessions.
Tools and file tips for animators
For paper: use a smooth sketchbook and a soft pencil (2B–4B). Keep an eraser and a cheap mechanical pencil for details. For digital: pick a program that feels natural — Procreate, Krita, or Clip Studio are common choices. Set up a brush for sketching (low opacity, pressure size) and a cleaner brush for line work. Organize layers: rough, refine, color flats, shadows, highlights. Name layers so you can find them fast.
Exporting: save a working file (PSD or native) and export flattened PNG/JPG for sharing. Keep resolution high enough for editing (300 dpi is a safe start). Use reference folders: one for poses, one for lighting, one for textures. References speed decision-making and reduce guesswork.
Want a quick plan? Week 1: daily 10-minute gestures and three 5-minute thumbnails. Week 2: add value studies and a full 30-minute character sketch. Track progress by comparing weekly sketches. You’ll notice cleaner forms, stronger poses, and faster decisions within a few weeks.
Draw regularly, keep it simple, and swap tools until one feels right. Small, targeted practice beats long random hours. Try the drills today and you’ll see real improvement in your sketches and character work.