Ismael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup to keep alive its chances of advancing to its second straight knockout round

Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Friday ​with Ismael Saibari scoring his second goal ‌in as many games after 71 seconds, leaving the North Africans well placed to advance into ​the round of 32.

Morocco hold onto slender lead despite Scotland’s late charge for an equaliser in Group C match at Boston Stadium.

A thunderous strike from Morocco forward Ismael Saibari stunned Scotland inside two minutes in Boston, as Steve Clarke's side suffered a 1-0 defeat in their second Group C match.

Ismael Saibari had never played as Morocco’s lead striker before the World Cup, but he has seized his chance in style, scoring twice at the tournament, including the winner against Scotland on Friday.

Morocco fans celebrate after the team rose to the top of Group C after beating Scotland 1-0 in a pivotal World Cup group match.

Morocco's Ismael Saibari stuns Scotland with a superb finish after just 71 seconds in their World Cup Group C game in Boston.

Ismael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup to keep alive its chances of advancing to its second straight knockout round.