Haiti
ScotlandThe margin was thin but fair: Scotland were the more cohesive unit defensively, converting one of their cleaner openings through McGinn's deflected goal while Haiti, for all their attacking intent, could not find the finish when the chances arrived — Pierrot's late header is the one they will replay. McTominay's post at 17 minutes and Pierrot's header at 80 define a match that could have tilted either way but ultimately rewarded the side with more tournament experience.
Haiti
Haiti came in attack-minded and gave Scotland more discomfort than a one-goal deficit might imply — Frantzdy Pierrot missed a golden equalising header at 80 minutes, Carlens Arcus forced a spill from Angus Gunn that nearly caused chaos, and their pressing in the final half-hour reflected a side that refused to simply accept defeat. The World Cup debut was spirited and points to a team that will make opponents work in the remaining fixtures.
Scotland
Scotland did what Steve Clarke sides do — absorbed early pressure, found the breakthrough through John McGinn's deflected 28th-minute effort after Scott McTominay had already struck the post at 17 minutes, and ground out the clean sheet when Haiti pushed for an equaliser. Clarke admitted his team lacked proper control at times, and Ben Gannon-Doak showed attacking quality in moments, but Angus Gunn was reliable and the defensive organisation held when it needed to.