Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup Group C opener at Gillette Stadium near Boston on Saturday, with John McGinn scoring the decisive first-half goal.
McGinn struck in the 28th minute after Ben Gannon-Doak’s ball fell to him in the area. His shot reached the net with a deflection off Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
The win marked Scotland’s first World Cup match after a 28-year absence. It was also their first World Cup victory since a 2-1 win over Sweden in Italy in 1990.
Steve Clarke’s side moved top of Group C after Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in New Jersey. Scotland are trying to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
Scott McTominay nearly put Scotland ahead in the 17th minute when his shot from a Ben Gannon-Doak lay-off hit the post. McTominay started after recovering from a stomach bug.
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Haiti, ranked 84th in the world, pushed Scotland back late in the match. Ruben Providence threatened from the wing, while Frantzdy Pierrot headed just wide in the 85th minute.
Scotland next face Morocco at Gillette Stadium on Friday before meeting Brazil in Miami. Haiti play Brazil next in Philadelphia.
