World Cup 1998 : Morocco and Scotland eliminated from FIFA World Cup
SAINT-ÉTIENNE, Jun. 23, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : Morocco defeated Scotland by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday night at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne.
Salaheddine Bassir scored dual goals
Morocco dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Salaheddine Bassir in the 22nd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Moroccans further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Hadda '46 and Bassir '85).
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group A
2003
Overview
Scotland at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1954)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Morocco at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1970)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
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Scotland
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0:3
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Morocco
0:3 (0:1)
- 23 June 1998
- 21:00
- Saint-Étienne
Group A
Team | Pts |
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![]() | 6 |
![]() | 5 |
![]() | 4 |
![]() | 1 |
Matches
World Cup History
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