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The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Scotland star ‘baffled’ by ‘negative’ criticism of World Cup performances

Lewis Ferguson said Scotland had the ‘worst possible start’ against Morocco - (Reuters)

Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson admitted he was “baffled” by the reaction the Tartan Army’s opening World Cup win over Haiti after defeat to Morocco left their hopes of reaching the last-32 in the balance.

Steve Clarke’s side could have progressed to the knockout stages of the World Cup with a point against Morocco but were unable to recover from Ismael Saibari’s strike after just 70 seconds in Boston.

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