Scotland will have to wait to make World Cup history after losing 1-0 to Morocco in a match which saw then denied two penalties.Steve Clarke‘s side were second best against the Africa Cup of Nations holders in Boston on Friday in a result which has seen them bumped off top spot in Group C.Scotland couldn’t follow up their victory over Haiti with a result against MoroccoGettyFollowing last weekend’s 1-0 win over Haiti, Scotland were sitting pretty at the top.Victory over Morocco would have seen Scotland secure their passage into the knockout stages for the first time.In their previous eight appearances at the World Cup, they have been dumped out in the group stage on each occasion.Scot of botherThe writing looked to be on the wall for Scotland when Ismael Saibari broke the deadlock after just 71 seconds in what is the quickest goal in North America so far.The versatile PSV Eindhoeven forward – who is set to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth in excess of £45million – smashed home from a tight angle to silence the Tartan Army after Grant Hanley failed when trying to play the offside trap.Commenting on Hanley’s error, former Scotland international Mark McGhee said on talkSPORT commentary: “What a dreadful piece of defending.“I think it’s Hanley who tries to play him off, but what a finish, Angus Gunn has no chance.”McGhee also remarked on the goal: “He makes it easy for him… it’s schoolboy stuff.”And there was little to cheer about from the opening 45 minutes in what was a dismal display.It took them until first half added time for Scotland to register their first shot on goal – a wayward close-range volley from John McGinn.Scotland were outclassed in the first half but came roaring back after the breakAFPWorld Cup WhatsAppDon't miss an update from talkSPORT in our dedicated World Cup WhatsApp channel.Search for ‘talkSPORT World Cup’ in your ‘Updates’ tab on WhatsApp and we’ll drop the proper, unfiltered football chat straight to your lock screen—no fluff, just pure talkSPORT energy.It’s where you’ll find out all the new rules to watch out for, England and Scotland reaction and big match player ratings. Plus there will be loads of debates on the biggest talking points as Haaland, Mbappe, Kane and the biggest names in football descend on America, Canada and Mexico.A disappointing second half then followed as a battling Scotland struggled to create chances – though fans were less than pleased after McGinn was denied a penalty after going to ground following a challenge by Neil El Aynaoui.Though they may have reason to feel aggrieved after a second appeal was then turned down after Scott McTominay then went over following another El Aynaoui tackle attempt.Replays showed there was contact, but referee Ilgiz Tantashev waved it away.McGhee was left incensed by the decision, as he raged: “He’s tripped his toe, he’s touched his toe.“It’s a stonewall penalty kick… I’m not having it, that’s a penalty kick.”And moments later, ex-Aberdeen and Celtic star McGhee remarked: “The referee’s performance has been diabolical.Scotland had two penalty appeals waved awayScotland’s hopes of advancing into the knockout stages now hang in the balanceGetty“He’s a non-referee, he’s not making decisions, taking pressure off himself. Shocking.”Scotland’s fate in getting out of Group C remains in their hands should they beat Brazil next Wednesday, while a draw would likely see them advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams should Carlo Ancelotti‘s men leap into second with a win over Haiti.More to follow…