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As it happened: Scotland beaten 1-0 by Morocco as African side score quickest goal of World Cup so far

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Scotland are 1-0 down to an electric Morocco side - after Ishmael Saibari fired past Gunn just 73 seconds into the crucial Group C match.
Scotland are 1-0 down to an electric Morocco side - after Ishmael Saibari fired past Gunn just 73 seconds into the crucial Group C match. Picture: Reuters

By Chay Quinn

Scotland have been beaten 1-0 by Morocco in a pulsating Group C game which saw the North African team score the World Cup's quickest goal so far.

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A win would have seen Steve Clarke's side secure a first-ever knockout place at a FIFA World Cup.

But it wasn't to be for the thousands of the Tartan Army who have travelled to the US for the game.

Follow live updates below as Scotland take on Morocco in a crucial World Cup Group C match...

FULL-TIME: SCOTLAND 0-1 MOROCCO

Scotland have been beaten by Morocco in a end-to-end Group C match.

The Tartan Army were dominated by Morocco in the first-half - with a first-ever knockout qualification on the line.

Morocco's centre-forward Saibari scored after just 73 seconds to put the AFCON champions 1-0 up.

But Scotland should have had a penalty after Scott McTominay was hauled down - and grew into the game.

  • All eyes on Miami - thank you and goodnight!

    Wednesday. Miami. Brazil.

    If Scotland are to keep their World Cup adventure alive, they may need to beat the mighty Selecao.

    And that's it for us.

    Y'all come back now, y'hear.

    Chay Quinn
  • FULL TIME: SCOTLAND 0-1 MOROCCO

    The corner comes to nothing and the whistle has gone!

    Scotland beaten. And it's all on Miami against Brazil.

    Gulp.

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  • 90+4: Nearly from Dykes!

    Scotland nearly equalise as Dykes nearly sees his defender put the ball in Bono's net.

    Corner for Scotland!

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  • 90: SIX MINUTES ADDED ON

    A roar goes up with six minutes added on.

    Time to throw caution to the wind, Scotland.

    Chay Quinn
  • 89': Morocco switch Ounahi with El Mourabet

    As we enter the added time. Morocco also make a change.

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  • 88': SUBSTITUTION: McGinn and Patterson off for Stewart and Ralston

    While Bono gets to his feet, John McGinn and Nathan Patterson are taken off.

    They are replaced by Antony Ralston and Ross Stewart.

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  • 87': Time to make yourself a hero....

    Gannon-Doak is an inspired substitution. He is bossing Mazraoui and Scotland are pushing hard.

    Someone needs to make themselves a hero in blue.

    Bono is down at the back for Morocco.

    Chay Quinn
  • 84': Scotland asking questions

    Morocco look like they're holding on for deal life now!

    McTominay finds space on the right and fires a deflected shot into the side netting. 

    A corner is delivered to Dykes who should do better and its a Morocco goal kick.

    Scotland are edging closer...

    Chay Quinn
  • 82': Suspect call from the ref

    On the replay, Scott McTominay looks to be impeded.

    The defender gets none of the ball.

    No VAR intervention either. That's going to be controversial.

    Chay Quinn
  • 81': PENALTY SHOUT.... DENIED

    McTominay gets wrong side of his man and goes down seemingly under pressure...

    But the Uzbek ref waves it away.

    Scotland are on top now.

    Chay Quinn