Scotland’s World Cup hopes dented after loss to Morocco

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Robertson #3 of Scotland applauds fans after the team's 0-1 defeat (Getty)Scotland suffered a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in their World Cup match in Foxborough, despite a spirited second-half performance.Morocco's Ismael Saibari scored after just 70 seconds, marking the earliest goal Scotland have ever conceded at a World Cup.Steve Clarke's side, who had beaten Haiti in their opener, needed only a draw against the AFCON champions to almost secure a place in the knockout stages.Despite improving significantly after a one-sided first half and having several penalty claims denied, Scotland were unable to find an equaliser.Scotland could still reach the last 32 if they finish on three points but a draw against Brazil in Miami next week would significantly boost their chances of a first-ever appearance in the knockout stage.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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