Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterScotland vs Brazil played out exactly as most football fans would have expected.The Scots have looked wholly uncomfortable on a stage so large, with the first half being characterised by its many errors.Brazil struck first after a calamitous Scotland mistake, causing Vinicius Junior to pounce on a loose ball, then the same occurred prior to the break - but should Brazil's second goal (before they actually got the second) have been ruled out?Play our FREE match predictor game and win �1k'Lucky' Scotland and England decisions raise questions about suspect FIFA refereeing 'directive' at 2026 World CupVinicius leapt on another loose touch from the Scotland back-line, quickly driving in on goal.The Brazilian delivered a deft finish into the bottom left corner, pea-rolling the ball past the Scottish shot-stopper for his one-on-one. You may like How to watch Scotland vs Brazil for FREE Why Scotland should have had a penalty against Morocco Scotland vs Brazil prediction with knockout places on the line The goal was ruled out, but Vinicius did manage to score his second of the match just before half-time with a diving back-post header.The strike was disallowed due to a foul in the build-up, supposedly from the Brazilian as he plucked the pockets of Kenny McLean.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.In the studio, ex-Liverpool and Brazil player Lucas Leiva disagreed with the notion that it was a foul, and the three Scottish pundits/presenters also didn't argue too vehemently in favour of the decision.Darren Cann, as relayed by Kelly Cates, described Scotland as "very lucky" to not have conceded the goal, due to the soft nature of the foul.Ex-Scotland international Rachel Corsie agreed with that assessment, stating that the Tartan Army were "ever so fortunate" to not see their national side concede a second of the game, at that time. What to read next Who is the referee for Scotland vs Brazil? Who do Scotland play next? Who are the BBC pundits, presenters and commentators for Scotland vs Brazil? The call, combined with England's luck to avoid conceding a penalty decision, raises questions about the strange World Cup "directive" described by referee Christina Unkel yesterday.The Three Lions' luck in not seeing a spot kick awarded vs Ghana was attributed to FIFA's guidance to referees: to not give a call unless it's "110%" and avoid "clip-debate-analysis," as Unkel put it.These two decisions clearly clash, with Scotland being the beneficiaries of a far less than clear-cut foul.Both teams received disappointing results in their group stage face-offs, however, a bigger question beyond individual teams could be raised regarding refereeing at the 2026 World Cup.Scotland eventually lost 3-0 with Manchester Uniteds Matheus Cunha adding a third on the hour mark. The result leaves Scotland sweating on a place in the last 32.Kedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
