Scotland edged out 1-0 by Morocco in friendly, frustration mounts over penalty calls
Scotland's hopes of a morale-boosting result ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco in Boston. The loss, by a single goal, could have implications for goal difference in future third-place team rankings.
Scotland's head coach, Steve Clarke, responded by making attacking substitutions in an effort to find an equalizer, but the team ultimately fell short.
The defeat was hard to take for the players, with Lewis Ferguson, Andy Robertson, and Lyndon Dykes showing visible disappointment after the final whistle.
Frustration was compounded by two penalty claims that were waved away by the referee. Both Scott McTominay and John McGinn had strong appeals for a spot-kick, but the officials deemed neither incident worthy of a penalty.
"Scotland had two penalty claims, for Scott McTominay and John McGinn, which were not awarded."
The narrow defeat leaves Scotland to reflect on what might have been, as they continue their preparations for competitive fixtures.