How worried should Scotland be about Morocco?
How worried should Scotland be about Morocco?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Scotland's next opponents Morocco impressed in their 1-1 draw against BrazilByGeorge O'NeillBBC Sport ScotlandPublished15 minutes ago2 CommentsAfter 30 minutes of their World Cup opener against five-time champions Brazil, Morocco looked a class apart.The Afcon finalists - and disputed winners - moved the ball about with confidence, dominated possession and deservedly led after Ismael Saibari raced onto a defence-splitting pass from Brahim Diaz and lofted a delightful finish over Alisson Becker.Bedraggled Brazil were indebted to a piece of magic from Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr hauling them level before half-time.Scotland supporters watching on would have understandably been concerned. This was before Steve Clarke's side had beat Haiti 1-0, but even so, Scotland will likely need to draw against either Morocco or Brazil to ensure they get out of Group C. At the very least, they need to avoid heavy defeats."Morocco started the game very well," former Chelsea and Uruguay midfielder Gus Poyet said on the BBC during half-time of the game in New Jersey. "Technically, they look better than Brazil and their gameplan is working better."The night the Tartan Army took over iconic Fenway ParkPublished5 hours agoWhat does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?Published1 day agoHow will Scotland approach Morocco game after opening win?Published19 hours agoBrazil were much improved after the break - and had the better chances to win it - but Morocco stood firm as the game finished 1-1."What I liked overall was the unity," former Morocco midfielder Hassan Kachloul told the BBC. "They worked together and for one another, which Brazil didn't do. They weren't afraid to make the effort, even if some looked tired after an hour. "That's the spirit you want - players giving everything on the pitch and giving their b...المصدر: BBC Sport Football | Source: BBC Sport Football
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