What does "local honor' mean in the sentence below?

[rezaaa]

Even the addition of 2,000 fans under new rules has transformed the atmosphere inside stadia where they are allowed to attend, but with Manchester in lockdown tier three and no supporters allowed at all, this was enacted in front of vast empty stands accompanied by the soundtrack of the shouts of players and backroom staff from both sides.

Any fans who wished they could be here might have been swiftly put off by the over-cautious, cat-and-mouse approach from Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola.

This was a game that started, finished and much happened in between. Local honor was satisfied in a very unsatisfactory match. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54229321

 

[Rover_KE]

Always tell us the source and author of any text you quote, please, rezaaa.

 

[rezaaa]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54229321

 

[jutfrank]

Local honour was satisfied in a very unsatisfactory match.

I think the bold part just means neither team lost. It's no dishonour to draw against your fiercest rivals.