Scotland fans appeared to be nervous but “confident” the nation can beat Morocco in their second World Cup match.
The Tartan Army flocked to The Dubliner in Boston on Thursday and Friday ahead of Scotland’s clash with the African nation, with spirits high after a 1-0 win over Haiti in their opener.
Fans voiced confidence that Scotland can at least secure a draw against Morocco, with Ewan Calderwood, 23, saying: “I watched the Brazil-Morocco game and I thought Morocco were better than Brazil, so I’m a bit scared, but you never know what can happen, it’s Scotland in the World Cup.
“Hopefully, after the first game, we’ll get the nerves away. Hopefully we’ll come out on top.”
Adam Harvey, 24, said: “I’m confident at getting the result, but it’s probably going to be be a draw, 1-1 I’d say.”
John Lyons, 24, added: “The pressure is off after the Haiti game.
“I reckon the good players like your (John) McGinns and (Scott) McTominays, will have more space for Morocco, we might get a win, might get a draw, but we’ll see what happens.”
Chants of “no Scotland, no party” could be heard across the streets on Thursday and into the early hours of Friday, as the Tartan Army prepared for the next match.
Gary Anderson, 45, said: “I’ll take a draw right now. I’d take a point to see us right through, I’d take it right now.”
Deagen Triasci, 54, added: “With the first game won from Haiti, I think one point is enough, I think 0-0, or 1-1.”
Lewis Gow gave Scotland a 100% chance of winning.
The 25-year-old said: “10/10, I’d say 10/10. Morocco bottled it against Brazil.”
His friend Cameron Graham, 25, added: “I’d say six or seven out of 10, I think we’ll do 2-1.”