Scotland v Morocco
Play By Play
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.
Interesting. Scotland are still yet to register a shot on target. Only against Denmark in 1986 have they gone an entire FIFA World Cup match without one.
There will be six more minutes.
Morocco now head to the bench as Ounahi is swapped out for El Mourabet.
McGinn is the next to make way. On comes striker, Ross Stewart.
After this latest half-chance, Patterson is replaced by Anthony Ralston.
McTominay swivels a deflected shot on target and Bounou takes to the turf with a knock.
McGinn puts up a fantastic cross from the left. McTominay rises, but can't connect!
Dykes heads wide! It's not a bad chance from a right-sided corner, and the substitute striker falls to his knees in the box and it goes wide of the left post.
The final alteration sees El Khannouss off for Chemsdine Talbi.
After Saibari, Brahim is the next to make way. On comes Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab.
Substitutions for Morocco now, as goalscorer Saibari comes off for Soufiane Rahimi.
Penalty claim from McTominay! A charging Scotland move ends with the Napoli star on his back in the penalty area after a challenge from El Aynaoui. The referee is happy with the challenge to Scotland's dismay.
Morocco now look to refresh their ranks as we encroach upon the final 10 minutes of the 90.
Gannon-Doak has been such a positive impact. It makes you wonder if he should've emerged from the bench sooner.
Morocco enjoy some of the ball as a lull arrives in the Scotland press. Applause then ripples around the whole stadium for 76-year-old Scotland fan called Donny Strathie, who sadly died in Boston on Sunday.
Gannon-Doak races through after a long pass into the Moroccan box. Bounou comes out, and the two runners collide. Fair play for giving it a go, but it's a free-kick for the Moroccan keeper.
In the second change, Christie makes way for halfway line hero against Denmark, Kenny McLean.
Adams is the man to come off for Charlton Athletic's Lyndon Dykes.
Scotland look to be readying Lyndon Dykes and Kenny McLean at the completion of this hydration break.
