Scotland make 28-year World Cup drought worth the wait on winning return - ESPN

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Scottish party in Boston won't be finishing anytime soon. The Tartan Army has taken over this part of the world this week, filling the city's bars and pubs, bagpipes startling residents, with song floating on the air. And that was before the football started. Well now the thousands who crossed the Atlantic have their fifth ever World Cup win to celebrate, as Scotland took one step towards the knockout stages by defeating Haiti 1-0 in Foxborough.

John McGinn's opener wasn't a thing of beauty, and nor was the match, but if they reach the knockout stages for the first time, then his deflected strike will be held up as one of the nation's most significant goals. McGinn's strike ended Scotland's 10,224-day wait for a World Cup goal and it came in the 28th minute, in his nation's first World Cup for 28 years. But most importantly, McGinn's goal gives them control of Group C, following Brazil's draw with Morocco earlier in the day.

— Haiti 0-1 Scotland: John McGinn scores winner as Tartan Army end World Cup drought, top Group C
— McGinn wins it for Scotland in Boston — as it happened

This wasn't a statement performance, but the win — Scotland's first at a World Cup since 1990 — was paramount. Scotland lacked cohesion at times, and were frustrated by a well-organised Haiti side who had a wonderful chance late on to snatch an equaliser. But this was a case of job done for Scotland, and a vital three points.

The rendition of «Yes Sir, I can Boogie» at full-time will rival anything heard at this World Cup for passion and relief in equal measure.

Ever since Kenny McLean's long-range effort looped over Kasper Schmeichel's head back in December, Scotland has been planning this party. We've heard the same