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Morocco 1-0 Scotland: Bayern's new signing scores again, netting a lightning-fast goal in 70 seconds, making it the fastest goal of this World Cup.

In a Group C second-round clash concluded on June 20 (Beijing time), Morocco's national team beat Scotland 1-0 to claim their first win of the tournament. Within the first 70 seconds, Diaz set up Sebari for a stunning strike, marking their second straight game with a combination. Scotland had just one shot in the first half. After the break, Sebari struck the woodwork and missed a brace, while McTominay repeatedly threatened. Morocco maintained their advantage until the end.

With this win, Morocco has one win and one draw, totaling 4 points, moving to the top of the group. Scotland, with one win and one loss, has 3 points and slips to second place. Brazil and Haiti have yet to play; Brazil has one draw (1 point), and Haiti has one loss (0 points).

[Key Moments]

Just 70 seconds into the match, Diaz delivered a lobbed pass; Sebari made a well-timed run to beat the offside trap, entered the box, and fired a powerful shot from a tight angle to give Morocco a 1-0 lead over Scotland.

This goal is the fastest of the current World Cup so far and also the fastest in Morocco's history. Sebari becomes the first player to score in both of his first two World Cup matches for Morocco.

[Match Highlights]

In the 11th minute, Morocco nearly doubled their lead. Ounahi sent in a cross, but Aynawi failed to make contact in front of goal, missing a golden opportunity.

In the 29th minute, Brahim Diaz broke through and laid the ball back; Aynawi's follow-up volley went over the bar.

In the 36th minute, Morocco squandered another chance. Sebari passed to the left wing; Hannous, unmarked, pushed a shot wide.

In the first minute of stoppage time in the first half, Robertson delivered a cross from the left; McGinn met it at the far post with a volley that went over the crossbar.

After the break, in the 49th minute, Aynawi challenged McGinn in the box. It appeared he didn't touch the ball but stepped on McGinn's foot; the referee made no call.

In the 50th minute, Morocco launched a fast counterattack. Sebari shot from the center; the ball deflected and hit the post before bouncing out.

In the 64th minute, Scotland won the ball in the attacking third; Christie's long-range shot went wide.

In the 83rd minute, McTominay dribbled in the box and went down; the referee waved play on.

In the 85th minute, McTominay burst into the box and fired a powerful shot from a tight angle; the ball deflected and hit the side netting.

[Statistics]

[Player Ratings]

[Lineups]

Scotland starting lineup (5-4-1)

Goalkeeper: 1- Gunn

Defenders: 22- Nathan Patterson (89' 24- Ralston), 5- Hanley, 13- Jack Hendry, 6- Tierney (60' 17- Ben Doak), 3- Robertson

Midfielders: 11- Christie (71' 23- Kenny McLean), 4- McTominay, 19- Lewis Ferguson, 7- McGinn (89' 14- Ross Stewart)

Forward: 10- Che Adams (71' 9- Dykes)

Unused substitutes: 12- Liam Kelly, 21- Craig Gordon, 2- Hickey, 15- John Souttar, 16- Hyam, 26- Scott McKenna, 8- Tyler Fletcher, 18- George Hirst, 20- Shankland, 25- Finlay Coutts

Morocco starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: 1- Bounou

Defenders: 2- Achraf, 14- Issa Diop, 18- Riad, 3- Mazraoui

Defensive midfielders: 8- Ounahi (90' 15- Mourabet), 6- Bouaddi

Midfielders: 10- Brahim Diaz (84' 7- Talebi), 24- Aynawi, 23- Hannous (84' 21- Ammouni-Eschguya)

Forward: 11- Sebari (84' 9- S. Rahimi)

Unused substitutes: 12- Munir Kajuvi, 22- Tagnouti, 5- Marwane Saadan, 13- Zakaria Wahdi, 19- Belamari, 25- Halhal, 26- Salah Eddine, 4- Amrabat, 16- Jessim Yassine, 17- Amin Sibi, 20- Kabi

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