Scotland v Morocco
Formations & Lineups
Match Leaders
Game Information
Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Referee:Ilgiz Tantashev
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Ninety minutes are ultimately defined by a moment of mastery after just 70 seconds in this one, as Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Boston. Poised from the get-go, Morocco saw Brahim float a dangerous ball in behind and into the right channel for Saibari to hunt down as Hanley stepped up. It bounced nicely for the PSV stalwart, and he volleyed superbly across Gunn with just over a minute on the clock for his second World Cup goal in as many games. While the weight of half-chances were relatively matched across both halves, it's safe to say Scotland would've wanted more despite their diminutive 0.54 xG. Both McGinn and McTominay went tumbling in the Morocco box to no avail, while a late Dykes header wide also arrived as an agonising missed opportunity. For the 0.97 xG-topping Moroccans, Scotland's defence and keeper combined on numerous occasions to keep them at bay in the second half, yet it wasn't a big deal, as the North African defence stood firm in the face of the Tartan Army's advances. Scotland now look to their final game with Brazil to earn their first-ever participation in World Cup knockouts. Morocco face Haiti in their final group clash. Thank you for joining us tonight, goodbye!
FULL-TIME: SCOTLAND 0-1 MOROCCO
Nearly an own goal from Morocco! Ferguson will now take a corner from the left after a deflecting block tackle. Ah, it's ultimately wasted, and it looks like that's it.
Morocco counter quickly, but the move culminates with Amaimouni-Echghouyab curling wide of the left post!
What do Scotland have left in the tank here? Well, not much, as Morocco rob it on the edge of their own box and scamper away!
SAVE from Gunn! Morocco work a smart move along the edge of the box to the left for Talbi to lash one goalward. The stopper tips it over, but the referee doesn't see the save and it's a goal kick. Taken quickly, by the way.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.52
Expected Goals
0.99
41%
Possession
59%
0 (0%)
Shots on Goal
2 (17%)
1
Big Chances Created
3
1
Big Chances Missed
2
388 (85%)
Accurate Passes
600 (90%)
38
Duels Won
34
1
Saves
0
11
Fouls Committed
8
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