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Scotland rue ‘50/50’ penalty calls in defeat: ‘Morocco got away with one there’
Steve Clarke believes Scotland were unfortunate not to be awarded at least one penalty during their 1-0 defeat to Morocco. In separate incidents, John McGinn and Scott McTominay appealed vociferously for spot-kicks under challenges from Moroccan players. McGinn later insisted a Morocco defender Neil El Aynaoui “took me out”.
TL;DR
- Steve Clarke believes Scotland should have been awarded at least one penalty in their 1-0 defeat to Morocco.
- John McGinn and Scott McTominay appealed for penalties following challenges from Moroccan players.
- McGinn felt a Moroccan defender took him out, calling it a clear penalty that VAR should not have overturned.
- Clarke also suggested Issa Diop could have been red-carded for a challenge on Ché Adams.
- Scotland's attention now turns to a game against Brazil that will determine their progression from the group stage.
- Clarke praised his players' effort and competitive spirit, despite the loss.
- Kieran Tierney sustained a cramp injury, not a more serious one, according to Clarke.