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Scotland vs Morocco Player Ratings & Match Stats: Angus Gunn 7.4/10, Ismael Saibari 8.4/10

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morocco-vs-scotland-world-cup-2026Ismael Saibari of Morocco celebrates 0-1 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C match between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium on June 20, 2026, in Foxborough, United States.
morocco-vs-scotland-world-cup-2026Ismael Saibari of Morocco celebrates 0-1 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C match between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium on June 20, 2026, in Foxborough, United States.

Morocco seized Group C leadership with a controlled 1–0 victory at Gillette Stadium after Ismael Saibari's second-minute finish left Scotland chasing a game they never threatened to salvage.


Scotland Player Ratings

Player Name

Rating

Description

Angus Gunn

7.4

Brilliant save to deny El Khannouss header at 52'; limited other work required.

Nathan Patterson

6.5

Decent defensive discipline on right but found Morocco's pressing difficult to navigate.

Grant Hanley

6.6

Contributed to aerial battles and clearances from set pieces throughout the match.

Jack Hendry

7.3

Scotland's most resolute defender with key blocks and deflection that struck the post.

Kieran Tierney

6.1

Had shot blocked before groin injury forced his withdrawal at 60 minutes.

Andrew Robertson

6.3

Captain booked for foul on Hakimi; created McGinn's chance but limited forward runs.

Ryan Christie

6.2

Shot over the bar at 64 minutes; lost possession leading to Morocco counters.

Lewis Ferguson

6.5

Deep-lying distributor and set-piece deliverer; influence reduced by Morocco's midfield control.

Scott McTominay

6.7

Grew into match with two shots blocked by Riad during late pressure spell.

John McGinn

6.0

Wasted Scotland's best first-half chance, volleying wide from close range.

Ché Adams

5.9

Isolated as lone striker with limited service; replaced after 71 minutes.

Ben Gannon-Doak

6.1

Replaced injured Tierney at 60'; conceded dangerous free-kick fouling Mazraoui.

Lyndon Dykes

6.0

Introduced for directness but headed wide from corner; limited service throughout.

Kenny McLean

6.0

Replaced Christie at 71 minutes; unable to spark attacking momentum late on.

Anthony Ralston

5.9

Late arrival at right-back with minimal time to influence proceedings.

Ross Stewart

5.9

Brief final-minute cameo with only one deflected touch in attack.

Morocco Player Ratings

Player Name

Rating

Description

Yassine Bounou

6.8

Quiet evening as Scotland failed to register a single shot on target.

Achraf Hakimi

7.4

Captain provided constant attacking threat; curling shot wide; delivered quality corners.

Issa Diop

6.6

Booked early for tactical foul on Adams; made clearances but required caution thereafter.

Chadi Riad

7.2

Two crucial blocks on McTominay in closing stages preserved the clean sheet.

Noussair Mazraoui

6.9

Attacked well from left-back with forward runs and combination play alongside El Khannouss.

Neil El Aynaoui

7.6

Fundamental to defensive structure with strong interceptions and work rate throughout.

Ayyoub Bouaddi

6.5

Heavily marked by Scotland's midfield; shot blocked; limited influence this time.

Brahim Díaz

8.1

Sublime through ball created the opening goal; Morocco's primary creative force until substitution.

Azzedine Ounahi

6.7

Blocked Tierney's shot; helped Morocco retain possession with tidy central passing.

Bilal El Khannouss

7.1

Header saved brilliantly by Gunn; shot over when unmarked; crossed for Saibari's post.

Ismael Saibari

8.4

Match-winner struck after 70 seconds; hit post in second half; excellent movement.

Soufiane Rahimi

6.1

Replaced Saibari at 84 minutes; helped manage the closing spell without incident.

Chemsdine Talbi

6.4

Active in late counters but missed unmarked inside the area at 90+3'.

Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab

6.3

Replaced Díaz and curled final chance narrowly wide in stoppage time.

Samir El Mourabet

5.9

Final substitute at 90 minutes with minimal involvement managing the close.

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Scotland vs Morocco Match Stats - Full Time (0–1)

Stat

Scotland

Morocco

Score

0

1

Expected Goals (xG)

0.54

0.97

Shots on Target

0

2

Shots off Target

3

6

Blocked Shots

3

4

Possession (%)

41

59

Corner Kicks

2

5

Offsides

1

0

Fouls

11

8

Throw Ins

9

19

Yellow Cards

1

1

Crosses

3

2

Goalkeeper Saves

1

0

Goal Kicks

7

7


World Cup 2026 Group C Table

#

Team

P

GD

Pts

W

D

L

F

A

1

Morocco

2

+1

4

1

1

0

2

1

2

Scotland

2

0

3

1

0

1

1

1

3

Brazil

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

1

4

Haiti

1

-1

0

0

0

1

0

1


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