Morocco made a dream start to their FIFA World Cup clash against Scotland, taking the lead with the fastest goal of the tournament so far through Ismail Saibari.
The Atlas Lions needed just 1 minute and 40 seconds to break the deadlock after Brahim Diaz delivered a perfectly weighted assist into the path of Saibari, who calmly fired beyond the reach of the Scotland goalkeeper to send the Moroccan supporters into celebration.
The lightning-fast strike immediately put Scotland on the back foot as Morocco controlled large spells of the opening half with confidence and attacking intent. Saibari’s early finish proved to be the difference between the two sides heading into the interval, with Morocco holding a deserved 1-0 advantage after an impressive first-half display.
The goal not only handed Morocco the lead but also set a new mark as the quickest goal scored at the tournament, underlining the North Africans’ explosive start to the crucial Group C encounter.
