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Scotland midfielder Lewis Fergusontold BBC One: "The scenes at the end - these fans have waited so long for that. It was pretty special and nice to take it all in.

"They are a good side. Three points and we move on to the next. There was a lot of pressure on us and we put pressure on ourselves to win the game.

"We can play better, but we came here to do a job and we've done that.

"My job in this team is to be really disciplined, defend the back four, and I tried to do that today. I tried to stop passes going into their strikers.

"We defended pretty well, but we can be better and we will be better."

Scott Mullen
BBC Sport Scotland in Boston

“That’s one of the best things ever to happen to me in my life.”

A message into my pals’ group chat moments after full time.

You could say it’s hyperbole, but this meant so much to so many. It’s hard to describe the feeling of watching World Cup after World Cup from afar. I was 11 last time it happened. My son is now 11.

It wasn’t pretty and yes the opposition weren’t of the highest calibre, but this was a seismic night for Scotland. Both in a sporting sense, and also in liberating a generation starved of such moments.

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Sean McDonald, host of the Blethered podcast, told 5 Live Breakfast that he had not yet gone to bed after taking in Scotland's win from a watch party in Boston:

"We're still partying. It's been absolutely incredible, honestly. The whole country [Scotland] is on an absolute high.

"We are unified for the first time in what feels like a long time because we have been so divided - whether that's with football or politics or socio-political issues.

"Last night it was just paradise because we are all on an absolute high - together in unison, which is a rarity."

Come on Jamie and Jeremy, where is the optimism?

A win and a clean sheet in the bag as Scotland top Group C.

We've already seen Brazil held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco. Who knows what other twists might lie ahead!

Scotland captain Andy Robertsontold BBC Sportsound: "What an amazing feeling.

"The lads achieved their dreams today. It was such a long day waiting, I can't imagine what the fans back home were like staying up so late. The fact we managed to walk out onto the pitch and sing the national anthem together, it was so special. To then go and follow it up with a win, it doesn't get much better than that.

"Three important points, ok people expected us to win but we had to go out and do it. It was so important to win that game and I'm so glad we did it.

"The biggest thing was when we scored we didn't look like conceding and that has to be credit to every single player out there that defended for their lives.

"We worked so well from a defensive point of view and when you're 1-0 up that's what you need.

"It's the World Cup, it's the biggest stage. People get nervous near the end but we felt pretty relaxed on the pitch."

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Scott Mullen
BBC Sport Scotland finally at his hotel

Now been up 22 hours. Seen Scotland win a World Cup game. Now eating crisps for my dinner at 02:30.

Magic.

Big shout out to the DJ at Boston Stadium who went straight into disco classic 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' on the full-time whistle.

Talk about reading the room!

For those of you unsure of why the song has become Scotland's unofficial national anthem, click here and take a read.

And for the Scotland fans who are well aware, hit the play button above and keep the party going!

Scotland

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke was asked about the nervy nature of his side's 1-0 win over Haiti, and what that might mean to their chances of progression from a group that also includes Brazil and Morocco.

His response was emphatic, defiant and resolute.

"Listen, everybody told us it was a must win game...and we've won it," he said.

"Not many Scottish teams win when it comes to the World Cup. My boys are all right."

Amy Canavan
BBC Sport Scotland at Boston Stadium

At 01:00 local time, two hours post full-time and some Scotland fans were still kicking about the Boston Stadium.

Soaking it all in, every single second of it.

After 28 years - 36 for a win - who can blame ‘em.

Scott Mullen
BBC Sport Scotland at Boston Stadium

Scotland fans are no strangers to pondering permutations. But the stakes are much, much higher at a World Cup finals.

What would a point here mean? What if we lose that one? Might our rivals drop points elsewhere?

The conversations will already have started, in that most Scottish of ways. Win your first World Cup game in 36 years, immediately think you'll probably lose the next two, and wonder if you're out or not already.

That's the spirit.

After the opening round of matches, Scotland sit top of Group C, Brazil and Morocco trailing in their wake. But what chance of a first ever progression out of a major tournament group stage?

Click here to learn more about Scotland's chances of reaching the knockout phase.

Top of the standings and two points clear of five-time World Cup winners Brazil...how good does that table look Scotland fans?

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John McGinn repaid head coach Steve Clarke's faith in him by firing Scotland to their first World Cup win in 36 years as they edged past Haiti on their return to the men's tournament after a 28-year absence.

Clarke said pre-match that the selection of Aston Villa captain McGinn instead of Ryan Christie was "probably the hardest decision I've ever had to make" and challenged the 31-year-old to prove him right.

It is safe to say that sending his country to the top of Group C while taking a significant step towards reaching the knockout stage for the first time does just that - even if this was a nerve-shattering night at the Boston Stadium.

So often one of the first names on the teamsheet, the reason for the uncertainty was Christie's fine performance in last Saturday's final friendly against Bolivia, which also had many Scotland fans hoping for a hefty scoreline here.

Despite a sharp start, that seldom looked likely against Haiti, with Scotland poor on ball and grateful for their opponents' profligacy.

Countless balls were swung in to the box by the Caribbean side, and keeper Angus Gunn - who was chosen in front of 43-year-old Craig Gordon, the oldest player at the tournament - was forced to remain on high-alert.

The memories of past slip-ups against Costa Rica, Iran and Peru hung heavy in the air.

Despite that, McGinn had the opportunity to ease the Tartan Army's growing concerns with 20 minutes remaining, but instead dragged his effort wide.

It made for an anxious ending - particularly when Frantzdy Pierrot directed a header wide - to a day fuelled by exhilaration and excitement.

Read Amy Canavan's full report here.

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Vinicius Jr spared Brazil the embarrassment of defeat in an opening World Cup match for the first since 1934 as his spectacular solo goal earned a draw for the five-time winners against Morocco at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Brazil fell behind in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari lifted the ball over the onrushing Alisson Becker from outside the area following a lapse in communication between the Liverpool goalkeeper and his defenders, Gabriel and Marquinhos.

It was the first time the African champions had scored against South American opposition at the World Cup, having failed to do so against Peru in 1970 and Brazil in 1998.

Morocco continued to dominate and, by the 30th minute, had registered 12 shots - the most Brazil have faced in a World Cup match since their encounter with Mexico in 2018.

But as Mohamed Ouahbi's side failed to capitalise on their advantage, Brazil drew level 13 minutes before the break through Vinicius.

Making his 50th appearance for the Selecao, he collected a ball from Bruno Guimaraes inside the area, cut inside, and unleashed a fierce strike past Yassine Bounou.

Former West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta almost put Brazil ahead in first-half stoppage time, but his acrobatic effort was tipped behind for a corner.

With several members of Brazil's triumphant 2002 squad watching on in New Jersey - including Ronaldo, Kaka and Roberto Carlos - Carlo Ancelotti's side began to move through the gears after the break.

And although chances were at a premium for both sides, Raphinha came closest to finding an elusive second when he narrowly failed to connect with Guimaraes' low-driven cross across the face of goal.

The draw means Morocco's wait to win their opening game at a World Cup goes on, while Brazil's remarkable 92‑year unbeaten first-match record remains intact.

Read the full report here.