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

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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