One week after Scotland made their triumphant return to the World Cup, it was time to face 2022 semi-finalists Morocco.
With just 70 seconds, though, many were fearing a hammering after Ismael Saibari’s powerful drive lodged in the top corner of Angus Gunn’s net.
In the end, a 1-0 defeat is perhaps not the worst outcome. But before attention turns to Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil on Wednesday, lets take a look at the story of the Morocco game through some of the best pictures from the night.
The Scotland team, suited but not booted, take a look at their home away from home in Boston [Getty Images]Scotland fans got into the pre-match mood [Getty Images]The players warm up before the match [Getty Images]Pre-match party time in the stands [Getty Images]The respective national anthems were belted out at the Boston Stadium [Getty Images]Ismael Saibari thundered Morocco into the lead after just 70 seconds with a spectacular attempt [PA Media]Bet they weren’t expecting to break out the celebration routines so early [Getty Images]Aye, pretty much. [Getty Images]Scotland battled hard and grew into the game either side of the interval [Getty Images]John McGinn felt he should have been awarded a penalty after taking a knock in the box [Getty Images]The referee was happy to let a lot of fulll-blooded challenges go [Getty Images]Scott McTominay, like McGinn, was astounded to not have been awarded a spot kick [Getty Images]Ben Gannon-Doak’s introduction injected some much needed attacking impetus into the Scotland side [Getty Images]The Scotland players applaud the Tartan Army at full-time as attention now turns to Brazil on Wednesday [Getty Images]Angus Gunn – and the rest of the squad – went over to see friends and family afterwards [PA Media]
