Scotland vs Haiti Player Ratings & Match Stats: John McGinn (8), Ben Gannon-Doak (7.5)

Scotland secured a historic 1–0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup Group C opener at Gillette Stadium, marking their first opening-match win at a World Cup. John McGinn struck the decisive goal at 28 minutes with a left-footed finish from the edge of the area. Angus Gunn preserved the clean sheet with crucial saves, including denying Frantzdy Pierrot's acrobatic stoppage-time effort.

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Scotland Player Ratings

Angus Gunn (7.0)

Crucial double save denied Providence at 34 minutes and stopped Pierrot's acrobatic effort in stoppage time to preserve victory.

Aaron Hickey (6.2)

Started at right-back but an early second-half yellow card limited his effectiveness before being substituted at 75 minutes.

Jack Hendry (6.7)

Solid in central defence, advancing into midfield to support buildup while helping limit Haiti's clear-cut opportunities.

Grant Hanley (6.7)

Provided defensive stability alongside Hendry, making aerial clearances and tracking Haiti's forwards to help secure the clean sheet.

Andrew Robertson (7.1)

Captain delivered the cross for McTominay's early header and provided consistent width and set-piece threat from the left.

Lewis Ferguson (6.7)

Deeper-lying midfielder who controlled possession and supported transitions, allowing McTominay freedom to push into advanced positions.

Scott McTominay (7.2)

Hit the post at 17 minutes and headed over twice, showing attacking intent but lacking the finishing touch.

John McGinn (8.0)

Match-winner with a clinical left-footed strike at 28 minutes, later curling another effort narrowly wide before departing at 83.

Ben Gannon-Doak (7.5)

Tested Placide early and delivered a quality cross for Shankland at 32 minutes, consistently troubling Haiti's left side.

Ché Adams (6.6)

Played a supporting role in the buildup to the winning goal, linking play effectively before making way at 75.

Lawrence Shankland (6.4)

Had an early shot blocked by Delcroix and missed a heading chance from Gannon-Doak's cross at 32 minutes.

Ryan Christie (6.3)

Introduced at 75 minutes to help manage the game, providing energy and experience during Haiti's late pressure.

Lyndon Dykes (6.2)

Came on at 75 minutes to offer a physical target, holding the ball up as Scotland protected their lead.

Nathan Patterson (6.2)

Replaced the booked Hickey at 75 minutes and fulfilled defensive duties competently as Haiti pushed for an equaliser.

Findlay Curtis (5.7)

Late substitute who picked up a yellow card at 90+1 minutes, his brief appearance focused on defensive work.

Kenny McLean (5.6)

Introduced at 83 minutes for midfield solidity but received a yellow card at 90+5 during Haiti's desperate late push.

Haiti Player Ratings

Johny Placide (6.7)

Made an early save from Gannon-Doak but could do little about McGinn's well-struck finish from distance.

Carlens Arcus (6.4)

Operated on the right defensively, contributing to buildup play without facing significant direct challenges from Scotland's attacks.

Ricardo Adé (6.5)

Anchored the defensive line with reliable distribution from deep, showing composure under pressing though Scotland found their breakthrough.

Hannes Delcroix (6.6)

Made a crucial block to deny Shankland and provided aerial solidity, though unable to prevent McGinn's decisive strike.

Martin Expérience (6.6)

Produced an important block on Gannon-Doak's shot and showed composure progressing the ball under pressure on the left.

Danley Jean Jacques (6.4)

Central midfielder who dispossessed McTominay to spark a counter-attack but offered limited direct attacking contribution throughout.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (7.3)

Haiti's chief creator, delivering dangerous crosses and set pieces throughout. Booked at 39 minutes but remained influential.

Louicius Deedson (6.4)

Provided Haiti's first shot and created a big chance for Pierrot at 18 minutes before being replaced at 61.

Ruben Providence (7.0)

Forced Gunn into a double save at 34 minutes and troubled Scotland with direct running before departing at 85.

Wilson Isidor (6.3)

Physical presence whose shot was blocked, but struggled to make decisive impact despite willingness to engage in duels.

Frantzdy Pierrot (6.9)

Headed wide at 85 minutes and forced Gunn into a stoppage-time save with an acrobatic effort.

Josué Casimir (6.4)

Introduced at 61 minutes and impressed with neat touches, linking play on the right without creating clear chances.

Lenny Joseph (6.1)

Came on around 75 minutes and had a shot blocked as Haiti pushed forward, but limited time to impact.

Yassin Fortuné (6.0)

Late substitute at 85 minutes given minimal time, showing willingness to receive the ball under late pressure.

Match Statistics: Haiti vs. Scotland

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