Both players had the same amount of territory, so it was ruled a draw.
Compound of 持 + 碁 (go). A drawn result in go, where both players end with equal territory. It has become rare under modern rules, which add 込み (a points allowance for the second player) to make ties almost impossible.
Mainly a go term. Contrast 勝ち (a win) and 負け (a loss).