Morocco’s fastest ever: Saibari’s 2-minute stunner breaks World Cup records vs Scotland

Foxborough: PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ismael Saibari etched his name into the record books, scoring a stunning lightning-fast opener for Morocco against Scotland in their FIFA World Cup Group C encounter at Boston Stadium.

The 25-year-old, who is reportedly on the verge of completing a high-profile transfer to German giants Bayern Munich, found the back of the net with just two minutes on the referee's clock. Saibari latched onto a precise through-ball from Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz, before unleashing a powerful right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area into the high centre of the net.

The sensational strike completely stunned the heavily populated Scottish contingent in Massachusetts. The goal marked the fastest ever scored by Morocco in their World Cup history, while simultaneously registering as the fastest goal Scotland has ever conceded in the competition. The rapid breakthrough provided an instant nightmare opening for Steve Clarke’s Tartan Army, who had entered the fixture at the top of Group C following an opening-round victory over Haiti.

The goal marked Saibari's second major impact of the tournament, following his crucial equaliser during Morocco’s impressive 1-1 draw against record-winners Brazil in their opening group game. Saibari's clinical finishing in the opening minutes vindicated the tactical adjustments of the Moroccan coaching staff, who repositioned the dynamic attacker closer to the opposition goal to spearhead the national team's offensive line.