Scotland continue their World Cup adventure as they face a crucial clash with Morocco in Boston.
The Tartan Army were out in force in the city as Steve Clarke’s side celebrated their return to the tournament with a 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening fixture. While an imperfect performance, three valuable points leave the knockout rounds well within reach – though the task gets significantly tougher against a talented team that were semi-finalists four years ago.
A 1-1 draw with Brazil came as something of a disappointment given how the North African side controlled much of the action, and they will go top of Group C with a victory here that would book their own place in the last-32. There will be hope – and perhaps even expectation – of a better showing within the Scottish support as they seek another famous World Cup night.
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Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘64: Much better from Scotland; Robertson latches onto a loose ball and squares it tidily to McTominay, who releases Christie… but he fires over.
Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘63: Hakimi side-steps Gannon-Doak and lets fly, but it sails wide.
Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘60: Confirmation that Tierney is off, hopefully just as a precaution, and Gannon-Doak is on.
Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘59: Break in play now as Tierney is receiving some medical attention. The camera pans to the worried faces of some Scottish fans.
Gannon-Doak is receiving some instructions on the sideline.
Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘56: Hakimi appears to be aware of the hostile reception from the Tartan Army. That corner saw a pocket of red shirts whipped into a hysteria as the PSG full-back approached them. Whistles from the Scottish supporters, but Hakimi is relishing this stage and his role as Morocco’s biggest threat to Scotland.
The Tartan Army are agitating for some encouragement, with Scotland unable to piece together a move and Bouaddi shoving Ferguson to the ground moments after his crunching tackle on Hakimi.
Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘55: Every touch Hakimi makes is being loudly booed by sections of the crowd. The Morocco captain will stand trial for rape, a French court confirmed mere hours before kick-off tonight.
Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘53: Gunn runs out to fall on and smother a Saibari attempt. Morocco are piling on the pressure here.
SAVE! Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘52: Hakimi whips in the corner and El Khannouss gets an excellent header to it, with Gunn doing well to come across to the near post and palm it away!
El Aynaoui needs a new shirt after some argy-bargy in the box. It’s ripped to shreds, in fact.
OFF THE BAR! Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘50: There was a bit of contact on that penalty shout, but no penalty seems fair.
Almost a second for Morocco! It’s Saibari again who latches onto a ball down the left flank – but Hendry does really well to slide in and put him off, with his attempt clattering off the crossbar and over!
PENALTY? Scotland 0-1 Morocco
‘49: McGinn and Adams run forward and McGinn is brought down by El Aynaoui right by the edge of the box! The players scream for a penalty, but the referee isn’t interested. He’s been asked to delay by VAR…. no intervention, is the decision. McTominay and co can’t believe it.
