Morocco were straight out of the traps when Ismael Saibarri scored within 70 seconds, to give his side the advantage.
Scotland were understandably rattled by the goal and floundered in the first half, while Morocco dominated possession and had the most chances. However, they lacked the finish necessary to consolidate on their early goal.
It was a brighter second half for the Scots, who were able to quell any ambitions of further rebellion by Morocco to stay in the game, but could not come up with the goods to equalise.
Scotland may feel hard done by not to have been awarded a penalty in the second half when Neil El Aynaoui put his leg across Scott McTominay to take him down in the box, though the referee was unmoved
Scotland next face Brazil, whom a point against may be enough to keep them in the tournament, though their chances rapidly diminished in tonight’s defeat.
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