Fife football fans enjoyed Scotland's first two World Cup matches in "good spirits" with no trouble

Football fans leaving the Seven Kings pub in Dunfermline resulted in a sole concern being raised.

Pubs were able to stay open late for Scotland’s opening tie against Haiti which kicked off at 2am on Sunday, June 14 and again last Friday evening when the game against Morocco started at 11pm.

Members of Fife Licensing Board were given an update on the situation at their meeting on Monday.

Licensing officer James Dewar stated: “The only incident of complaint was a noise complaint from the Seven Kings at the end of the Haiti game with everyone leaving at once.

“They said they have never had that with everyone leaving at the same time. They left, and left quickly, but it was four o’clock in the morning.

“It is unlikely there are going to be any more games (at the same time). There is one match where it is technically possible. A lot of things have to fall into place for it to happen again.”

The board were told solutions such as some – or all – customers exiting by the rear doors would be looked at if necessary.

Police Scotland licensing officer for Fife, Sergeant Neil Ewing, said late night opening on both of the Scotland games had provided no issues.

“The two nights we have had so far, the pubs have been extremely busy,” he told the Board. “Most have had ticketed events which have been selling out which is good to see.

“From the policing point of view, nothing at all of note or trouble at any of the games. People are in good spirits, behaving themselves.”

Sergeant Ewing said fan zone events at the Fife Ice Arena in Kirkcaldy had attracted nearly 450 and 400 people for Scotland’s respective games against Haiti then Morocco.

He added: “It was reporting a good atmosphere in the place. I am quite happy with what is going on.”

The feedback came ahead of Scotland’s third group match against Brazil, which takes place at 11pm on Wednesday, June 24.