eindscore

Eindscore, literally "end score" in Dutch, is a term used to denote the final tally of points after a contest, match, or competition. In Dutch-language sports reporting, the eindscore is the preferred label for the final result, distinguishing it from intermediate scores recorded during play. The term is commonly applied across domains such as association football, basketball, handball, esports, and tabletop games, as well as in formal competitions where results are reported to determine rankings.

The eindscore is determined by summing the points earned by each side or participant according to the rules of the event. In single-match formats, it is the final points of both sides (for example, 2–1 in football). In series or tournament formats, the eindscore can reflect multiple games (e.g., a 3–2 win in a best-of-five series). In some sports and games, cascading tiebreakers such as goal difference, head-to-head results, or additional tie-break rounds are used when the primary eindscore does not yield a unique ranking.

In reporting and data analysis, eindscore may be stored as a pair (home score, away score) or as a single final value for each competitor, and is used to determine standings, qualification, and rewards. The term is primarily used in Dutch-language contexts but may appear in multilingual coverage in reference to the final score of a match.

See also: Final score, Scoring system.