Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti - Reuters
Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti Reuters
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"I'm tired but absolutely delighted with my players; resilience, character, everything about this group of players had to be on the pitch tonight and it was."
— Steve Clarke , Athlete
"It's crucial. This was our pressure game, the favourites going into it."
— John McGinn , Athlete
Key People
Angus Gunn is a goalkeeper for the Scotland national football team.
Ben Gannon-Doak is a Scottish footballer known for his promising talent.
Ché Adams is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward and represents the national team.
David Platt is a retired English footballer known for his time with England's national team and clubs like Aston Villa.
John McGinn is a Scottish footballer playing as a midfielder for the national team.
Scott McTominay is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Steve Clarke is the head coach of the Scotland national football team.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNczlnWnFVZ2h5eGJxUzhmNzdQNUFhSEQ5bnQtMDJ0eW9kaTdWSEJJc0VVTVRVU1hmVTVzb1N5TVFBbnVnWnhuV29LRU1QT0lTUFBYY1dlbjhIdFNXN2RfNUY4N3FfY01IbVktN2NaVmpVaEcxQVNxTEdTcGlwbHJYME1GUm5MWUR0SFVqeE9FbDdIOTdqT0ZJOWE0X01hMXBXNGYwZGtTT0tiaThkd3BFOEEzc2c?oc=5" target="_blank">Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Scotland secured their first World Cup win in 36 years with a 1-0 victory over Haiti, thanks to John McGinn's first-half goal.
Scotland edged out Haiti 1-0 in a match marked by numerous fouls, with John McGinn scoring the decisive goal.
Scotland marked their return to the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Haiti, with John McGinn scoring the decisive goal.
John McGinn's 28th-minute goal secured Scotland's 1-0 win over Haiti in their World Cup return after 28 years.
John McGinn's goal secured Scotland's first World Cup victory since 1990, defeating Haiti 1-0 in their opening match.
John McGinn's 28th-minute goal secured Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990, defeating Haiti 1-0 in Group C.
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