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Clarke seeks improvement from Scotland ahead of Morocco match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:28 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Clarke seeks improvement from Scotland ahead of Morocco match

Summary

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is calling for better performance from his team with the ball as they prepare to face Morocco on Friday. After a win over Haiti in their opener, Scotland had less than 50% possession against a lower-ranked opponent. Clarke emphasized the need to create more chances in the upcoming match against the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists. He expects Morocco will dominate possession, making it crucial for Scotland to capitalize on counter-attack opportunities. Clarke hopes for a different display in terms of possession while maintaining their defensive resilience.

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By the Numbers

•Scotland faces Morocco on June 19.
•Steve Clarke demands better possession and chance creation.
•Scotland had less than half possession against Haiti.
•Clarke believes Morocco will dominate the ball.

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11:28 AMYahoo Sports — Clarke expects 'different' Scotland

What they're saying

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Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is demanding better from his team with the ball when they face Morocco on Friday. Despite beating Haiti in their opener, Scotland had less than half of possession against a side ranked well below them. Clarke says that part of the team's game will have to imrpve against the 2022 semi-finalists.
— Yahoo Sports

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